on purpose

/ɑn ˈpʌrpɪs/
/ɒn ˈpʌpəs/
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Definitions of on purpose
  1. adverb
    with intention; in an intentional manner
    synonyms: advisedly, by choice, by design, deliberately, designedly, intentionally, purposely
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/ɑn ˈpʌrpɪs/
UK
/ɒn ˈpʌpəs/
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