/ɛk.spʁɛ/
Translation
on purpose, deliberately, specially
Word origin
From Latin expressus, the past participle of exprimere ('to press out, to state plainly'). English 'express' and 'expressly' come from the same word.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- expressus
- English cognates
- express, expressly
Examples
l' .
I did not do it on purpose.
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He came specially to see you.
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She left the door open on purpose.
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Did you break my glass deliberately?
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We made this meal specially for your return.
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