intentionally
Definition
- Adverb:
- Done on purpose; with deliberate intent or planning: The word "intentionally" describes an action performed consciously and deliberately, not by accident or chance.
Usage
The adverb "intentionally" is used to modify a verb, indicating that the action was done with purpose and forethought. It is often placed before the main verb it modifies or at the end of a clause for emphasis.
Examples
- Adverb:
- He intentionally left the door unlocked. (He did not forget; he made a conscious decision to leave it unlocked.)
- She used that word intentionally to provoke a reaction. (Her choice of word was deliberate.)
- The player was penalized for intentionally tripping his opponent. (The tripping was a purposeful act, not an accident.)
Advanced Usage
- "Act intentionally": To behave or perform an action with conscious purpose.
- To be found guilty, the prosecution must prove he acted intentionally.
- Position for emphasis: Placing "intentionally" at the beginning or end of a sentence can stress the deliberateness of the action.
- Intentionally, she avoided making eye contact.
- He ignored the warning, intentionally.
Variants and Related Words
- Intentional (adjective): Done on purpose.
- The damage was intentional.
- Intention (noun): A plan or purpose.
- Her intention was to help.
Synonyms
- Deliberately: Done consciously and intentionally.
- On purpose: With specific intent.
- Willfully: With stubborn or deliberate intention.
- Knowingly: With awareness and intent.
Antonyms
- Accidentally: By chance; without intent.
- Unintentionally: Not done on purpose.
- Inadvertently: Without intention; accidentally.
Adverb
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with intention; in an intentional manner
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he used that word intentionally
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I did this by choice
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