intentionally
adverb
in·ten·tion·al·ly
in-ˈten(t)-shə-nᵊl-ē 
-ˈtench-nə-lē
: in an intentional manner : with awareness of what one is doing : purposely
an intentionally vague response
The witness intentionally gave misleading answers to the questions.
The test is intentionally designed to trick students.
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Examples of intentionally in a Sentence
the witness intentionally gave misleading answers to the questions
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Consequently, her team turned to modern fabric printing techniques to replicate any item that appeared more than once or that was to be intentionally destroyed.
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Valli Herman, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2024
My point is really intentionally using your home to set yourself up for success.
—Bryce Jones, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 May 2024
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Valli Herman, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2024
My point is really intentionally using your home to set yourself up for success.
—Bryce Jones, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for intentionally
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“Intentionally.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intentionally. Accessed 2 Jun. 2024.
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