on purpose

phrase

: by intent : intentionally

I knew they hadn't done it on purpose.

Examples of on purpose in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The girls keep running into Lux (and to his nice new girlfriend) around town, and soon begin spending time with him on purpose. — David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 10 Sep. 2026

Some team should try doing minimalist football on purpose for one Saturday. — Jason Kirk, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026

The technique requires kayakers to capsize on purpose and practice exiting the craft underwater. — Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Aug. 2026

Dark circles get enhanced rather than left alone, and liner is smudged on purpose to look slept-in. — Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for on purpose

• multipurpose