What does purposed mean?
Purposed means Intentional, deliberate..
Purposed
/ˈpəːpəst/ · adjective
Meaning
Intentional, deliberate..
Definitions by Sense
- Intentional, deliberate.
- (rare) Having a purpose or aim; determined.
- simple past and past participle of purpose
Example Sentences
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[…].
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?
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Word Forms
- more purposed
- most purposed
Usage Notes
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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[…].
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