purposely

purposely(
puhr
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pihs
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An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
adverb
a. a propósito
The suspect purposely withheld information from the police.El sospechoso le ocultó información a la policía a propósito.
b. adrede
I know I broke your vase, but I promise I didn't do it purposely.Sé que rompí tu florero, pero te aseguro que no lo hice adrede.
c. expresamente
Sam purposely said he was resigning to see his boss's reaction.Sam dijo que iba a renunciar expresamente para ver la reacción de su jefe.
d. deliberadamente
I purposely lost the game so my younger brother wouldn't feel bad.Deliberadamente perdí el juego para que mi hermano menor no se sintiera mal.
e. intencionadamente
I purposely didn't say anything, because you had everything under control.Intencionadamente no dije nada, porque tenías todo bajo control.
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