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Exam: IELTS

purported

IPA: /pərˈpɔːrtɪd/

KK: /pərˈpɔrtɪd/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is claimed or believed to be true, but may not actually be so.

Example: The purported benefits of the new drug were questioned by many experts.

purportedly

IPA: /pərˈpɔːtɪdli/

KK: /pərˈpɔrˌtɪdli/

adverb

Definition: Used to indicate that something is claimed or believed to be true, but not necessarily proven or confirmed.

Example: The new law was purportedly designed to improve public safety.

purpose

IPA: /ˈpɜːrpəs/

KK: /ˈpɜr pəs/

noun

Definition: A reason for doing something or the goal that someone aims to achieve.

Example: She found her purpose in helping others.

transitive 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.

purposeful

IPA: /ˈpɜːrpəsfəl/

KK: /ˈpɜr pəs fəl/

adjective

Definition: Having a clear intention or goal; acting with determination and focus.

Example: She approached her work with a purposeful attitude, aiming to achieve her objectives.

purposefully

IPA: /ˈpɜːrpəsfəli/

KK: /ˈpɜr.pəs.fəl.i/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows intention or determination; done with a specific aim or goal in mind.

Example: She walked purposefully towards her destination, knowing exactly what she wanted to achieve.

purposefulness

IPA: /ˈpɜːrpəsfəl.nəs/

KK: /ˈpɜr.pəs.fəl.nəs/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of having a clear intention or goal in what one does.

Example: Her purposefulness in pursuing her dreams inspired everyone around her.

purposelessness

IPA: /ˈpɜːrpəs.ləs.nəs/

KK: /ˈpɜr.pəs.ləs.nəs/

noun

Definition: The condition of having no purpose or aim.

Example: Many people experience a sense of purposelessness during difficult times in their lives.

purposely

IPA: /ˈpɜːrpəsli/

KK: /ˈpɜr.pəs.li/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is intentional or done on purpose, rather than by accident.

Example: She purposely left the door open to let in some fresh air.

purposive

IPA: /ˈpɜː.pə.sɪv/

KK: /ˈpɜːrpəsɪv/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or having a specific purpose or intention.

Example: The team took a purposive approach to solving the problem, focusing on clear goals.

purposively

IPA: /ˈpɜː.pəsɪvli/

KK: /ˈpɜr.pə.sɪv.li/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is intentional and done with a specific purpose in mind.

Example: She acted purposively to achieve her goals.

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