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English
Etymology
From purpose + -ed.
Pronunciation
Adjective
purposed (comparative more purposed, superlative most purposed)
- Intentional, deliberate.
1603, Michel de Montaigne, chapter 12, in John Florio, transl., The Essayes , book II, London: Val Simmes for Edward Blount , →OCLC: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 […].
- (rare) Having a purpose or aim; determined.
1883, A. E. Housman, Fragment of a Greek Tragedy: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?
Verb
purposed
- simple past and past participle of purpose
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