Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
on-purpose
adverb
/ˈɔːn ˈpɜːr.pəs/
Definition
Done intentionally or deliberately.
Examples
- She broke the vase on purpose to get attention.
- He said that he didn’t forget her birthday, he just didn’t call on purpose.
- They chose that restaurant on purpose because it has great reviews.
Meaning
To do something on purpose means to do it with intention, rather than by accident.
Synonyms
- deliberately
- intentionally
- purposely
- consciously
