Purposed
//ˈpəːpəst// adj, verb
adj, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Verb
- 1 simple past and past participle of purpose form-of, participle, past
Adjective
- 1 Intentional, deliberate.
"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[…]."
- 2 Having a purpose or aim; determined. rare
"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?"
Example
More examples"He purposed writing something for the paper."
Etymology
From purpose + -ed.
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