Synonyms for

Purposely

Verb / ˈpɜ:pʌsli: / Another word for purposely — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

On purpose; intentionally.

Synonyms & similar words

accidentally deliberately onpurpose bychoice bydesign intentionally unintentionally advisedly designedly intentionally deliberately willfully knowingly wittingly premeditatedly purposively voluntarily consciously planned calculated premeditated studied thought-out

Synonyms by register

Formal

deliberately intentionally consciously designedly

Informal

on purpose by design knowingly wittingly

Literary

willed forethought

Antonyms

accidentally unintentionally inadvertently casually randomly unwittingly haphazardly

Common collocations

  • purposely ignored
  • purposely omitted
  • purposely misled
  • purposely caused
  • purposely destroyed
  • purposely avoided
  • purposely kept

Word family

noun purpose
verb purpose
adjective purposeful

Usage note

Often used interchangeably with 'deliberately' or 'intentionally'. It emphasizes that an action was not accidental but was done with a specific aim or intent.

Example sentences

  1. He purposely ignored her because he was angry.
  2. She purposely wore her favorite dress to the party.
  3. The cat purposely knocked over the vase.
  4. He purposely left his homework at home.
  5. She purposely chose the red crayon to draw with.

Quotes

  • The more you deliberately avoid something, the more you actually draw attention to it. - John Hodgman
  • The most important thing is to be true to yourself and those you love and to work hard. I mean, work like there's no tomorrow. Train. Strive. I mean, really train and cultivate your talent to the highest degree. - Sasha Azevedo
  • I don't think anything is unrealistic if you believe you can do it. I think if you are determined enough and willing to pay the price, you can get it done. - Mike Ditka

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