Definition of purposely
: with a deliberate or express purpose
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Examples of purposely in a Sentence
the real estate agent purposely withheld information that would have discouraged us from buying the property
15th Century
First Known Use of purposely
15th century
PURPOSELY Defined for English Language Learners
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: in a way that is planned or intended : in a deliberate way
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: with a clear or known aim Timothy was not purposely trying to frighten me … ; he was just being honest. — Theodore Taylor, The Cay
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Legal Definition of purposely
: with a deliberate, conscious, or express purpose : intentionally
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