purposed

purposed

English

Etymology

    From purpose + -ed.

    Pronunciation

    • (UK) IPA(key): /ˈpəːpəst/

    Adjective

    purposed (comparative more purposed, superlative most purposed)

    1. Intentional, deliberate. [from 15th c.]
    2. (rare) Having a purpose or aim; determined. [from 16th c.]
      • 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?

    Derived terms

    Verb

    purposed

    1. simple past and past participle of purpose

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