purposed
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈpɜː.pəsd/
KK: /ˈpɜr.pəsd/
adjective
Definition
Having a specific intention or goal; done with purpose.
Example
She made a purposed effort to improve her skills.
Conversation
I really admire how purposed you are about your goals.
Thanks! I think having clear goals helps keep me focused.
Yeah, I wish I could be as purposed as you are.
You can be! Just take some time to figure out what you really want.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
intentional
determined
resolved
Antonyms
accidental
indifferent
unplanned
verb
Definition
To have a specific intention or goal in mind when doing something.
Example
She purposed to finish her project by the end of the week.
Tense Forms
Past: purposed
Past Participle: purposed
Conversation
Did you hear about the project they purposed last week?
Yeah, I thought it was a great idea!
I agree, but I wonder how they will actually implement the plans they purposed.
Root Explanation
Purposed → It is formed from "purpose" (from Old French *porpos*, meaning intention or aim) and the suffix "-ed" (indicating a completed action). The word "purposed" means having an intention or aim that has been established or completed.
Memory Tip
Think of having a clear 'intention' ('purpose') that has been 'completed' ('-ed') — that's what purposed means.
Visually Confused Words
unpurposed
apurpose
pursed
unreposed
repurpose
proptosed
unrosed
unposed