purposively

adverb

Definition of purposivelynext
as in intentionally
with full awareness of what one is doing the Federal Reserve purposively controls the supply of money in order to keep a lid on inflation

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  1. intentionally
  2. deliberately
  3. purposely
Adverb
  • But intentionally looking for cyclists or choosing to drive unaware can be the difference between life and death for someone who’s just trying to get home.
    Emily Pape, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
  • Drone operation is regulated by the FAA, and state and federal agencies wildlife agencies usually prohibit drones in many natural areas, and usually forbid intentionally or inadvertently harassing wildlife with them.
    Alice Jones Webb, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of intentionally
Adverb
  • To distort the true picture of their progress, others might even try deliberately publishing misleading research, with AI assisting in the creation of convincing fabrications.
    Henry A. Kissinger, Foreign Affairs, 18 Nov. 2024
  • Duff’s deliberately jittery performance magnifies her vulnerability.
    Jen Chaney, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of deliberately
Adverb
  • In legal proceedings, lawyers for the companies have argued that their drugs temporarily and purposely slow digestion but do not cause chronic issues such as gastroparesis, noting that side effects should disappear within about a month of going off the medications.
    Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 4 Nov. 2024
  • While some of her predecessors purposely aimed to bust down societal doors, Spears just wanted to excel as a pop star.
    James Dinh, Billboard, 29 Oct. 2024
Definition of purposely
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