Synonyms of on purpose

on purpose

phrase

as in intentionally

with full awareness of what one is doing

I'm sorry, but I didn't knock the vase over on purpose.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• intentionally
• deliberately
• purposely
• purposefully
• purposively
• consciously
• voluntarily
• knowingly
• willingly
• willfully
• designedly
• advisedly
• wittingly
• premeditatedly
• calculatedly
• studiedly

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• inadvertently
• unconsciously
• incidentally
• accidentally
• unwittingly
• randomly
• unintentionally
• unknowingly
• instinctively
• involuntarily
• spontaneously
• haphazardly
• unwillingly
• impulsively

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of on purpose

Washington said Wednesday that the decision to not invite NIPSCO was made on purpose. — Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 16 July 2026

Heirloom Bibles One of the things that truly makes my heart sink is seeing a family Bible go into the donation bin, whether by mistake or on purpose. — Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 15 July 2026

In their early days at the scenic property, the duo said they would get lost in the sprawling space — both accidentally and on purpose. — Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 10 July 2026

After years of productivity culture and pressure to squeeze more from every hour, a growing number of people are looking for permission to do less on purpose. — Allison Palmer july 9, Miami Herald, 9 July 2026