Purposely


[pur-puh s-lee] /ˈpɜr pəs li/

adverb
1.
intentionally; deliberately:
He tripped me purposely.
2.
with the particular specified; expressly:
I wore that suit purposely to make a good impression.
/ˈpɜːpəslɪ/
adverb
1.
for a definite reason; on purpose
adv.

late 15c., from purpose (n.) + -ly (2).

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