deliberately
adverbUK /dɪˈlɪbərətli/
US /dɪˈlɪbərətli/
If you do something deliberately, you do it on purpose.
She deliberately left the door open so the cat could come in.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. Slowly and carefully, without rushing.
He walked deliberately across the icy bridge.
3. In a calm and unhurried way, showing careful thought.
The teacher spoke deliberately so everyone could understand.
4. Done after thinking about it and choosing to do it.
The team deliberately chose the harder puzzle.