# purposed

/pˈɜːpəsd/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Verb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/purposed
Updated: 2026-10-19

## Definition

to plan or intend to do something. It is the past form of 'purpose'.

For teachers: to intend or resolve to do something; to have as one's aim. Past tense and past participle of 'purpose'.

## Examples

- She has purposed to finish the work today.
- After the meeting, he purposed to reply to every email before leaving the office.
- Having purposed from the outset to preserve the historic facade, the architects rejected cheaper plans that would have required its demolition.

## Usage notes

- Typically followed by 'to' + infinitive ('purposed to leave').

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