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intentionally

intentionally

Meaning of intentionally

on purpose

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EN-UK/ɪnˈtɛnʃənəli/
EN-US/ɪnˈtɛnʃənəli/
intentionally
intentionally - intentionally
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intentionally with Russian translation

intentionally usage examples

🇩🇪DE🇬🇧EN

She intentionally paired the old jacket with smart trousers for contrast.

🇩🇪DE🇬🇧EN

He intentionally left space on the shelf for a plant.

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intentionally belongs to the topic "Style and Taste". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

intentionallyabsichtlich
shirtHemd
skirtRock
pantsHose
trousersHose
jeansJeanshose
shortskurze Hose

intentionally synonyms

Related words worth learning together

deliberately
emphasizes thought and deliberation before acting; often interchangeable with intentionally
with intent
formal/legal phrase indicating deliberate intent; often used in charges or formal descriptions
consciously
stresses awareness or mental recognition of an action rather than only intent to cause a particular outcome
knowingly
implies the actor was aware of the facts or consequences when performing the action; often used in legal contexts
willfully
carries a stronger, often legal or formal tone implying determined or stubborn intent; common in law (willfully = intentionally + volition)
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🇬🇧en

emphasizes thought and deliberation before acting; often interchangeable with intentionally

B2Very Often

She deliberately ignored his calls.

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with intent

formal/legal phrase indicating deliberate intent; often used in charges or formal descriptions

C1Rarely

He acted with intent to defraud the company.

🇬🇧en

stresses awareness or mental recognition of an action rather than only intent to cause a particular outcome

B2Often

She consciously chose to simplify the design.

K
🇬🇧en
knowingly

implies the actor was aware of the facts or consequences when performing the action; often used in legal contexts

B2Often

He was accused of knowingly submitting false documents.

W
🇬🇧en
willfully

carries a stronger, often legal or formal tone implying determined or stubborn intent; common in law (willfully = intentionally + volition)

C1Rarely

She was charged with willfully withholding evidence.

C
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calculatedly

emphasizes careful calculation and planning before acting; suggests cold, deliberate planning

C1Rarely

He acted calculatedly to undermine her position.

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How to pronounce intentionally and what this word means

intentionally means intentionally. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce intentionally

/ɪnˈtɛnʃənəli/

intentionally translation

intentionally

intentionally examples

She intentionally paired the old jacket with smart trousers for contrast.

intentionally transcription

/ɪnˈtɛnʃənəli/, /ɪnˈtɛnʃənəli/

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intentionally meaning: what does it mean?

on purpose

intentionally pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

intentionally is pronounced as /ɪnˈtɛnʃənəli/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

intentionally definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

She intentionally paired the old jacket with smart trousers for contrast. Translation: Она намеренно сочетала старую куртку с элегантными брюками для контраста.

Is intentionally part of Style and Taste vocabulary?

Yes, intentionally can be learned in the Style and Taste topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is intentionally part of Clothing and Fashion vocabulary?

Yes, intentionally can be learned in the Clothing and Fashion topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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