Purposed
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈpəːpəst/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Purposed is an adjective meaning Intentional, deliberate.
Meaning
Intentional, deliberate.
More Meanings
- simple past and past participle of purpose
- (rare) Having a purpose or aim; determined.
Example Sentences
O suitably-attired-in-leather-boots Head of a traveller, wherefore seeking whom Whence by what way how purposed art thou come To this well-nightingaled vicinity?
to interrupt the course of his continuall happinesse, and to recompence it, [he] cast the richest and most precious jewell he had into the Sea, deeming that by this purposed [translating aposté] mishap he should satisfie the revolution and vicissitude of fortune[…].
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include usage, purposeful, purposive, wilful, voluntary, knowing.
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