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Definition of Purposedoing something with a sense of purpose or in a determineExamples of Purposefully in a senThe model purposefully avoids sweets and bread so that she can keep her weight down.  The track star runs all of his races purposefully, making sure to give each one great effort.  Writing the essay purposefully, the student tried her hardest to make an A. … [Read more...] about Purposefully used in sentence example & words in English

Definition of Purpoto do something for a rExamples of Purposeful in a senTo avoid germs, it is purposeful for all students to wash their hands thoroughly before touching anything in the classroom.  Her intent to protect her child from harm was obvious when the mother had a purposeful conversation with her child to look twice before crossing the street.  Every writer … [Read more...] about Purposeful used in sentence example & words in English

Definition of Puthe reason for which something is done or crExamples of Purpose in a senThe purpose of the veteran parade is to honor those who have served in the military.  My teacher explained the purpose of the assignment, but I forgot her exact reasons for the activity.  The machine’s real purpose is to clean furniture, but it can also be used to steam carpets. … [Read more...] about Purpose used in sentence example & words in English

Definition of Purporassumed to be so; alleExamples of Purportedly in a senThe house is purportedly worth a million dollars, but will probably appraise for much more.  All the deceased woman’s medical conditions purportedly lead to her untimely death.  The couple is purportedly divorcing because of an affair, but that reasoning isn’t official.  Though the signs of … [Read more...] about Purportedly used in sentence example & words in English

Definition of Purpclaimed that something was true without Examples of Purported in a senThe purported rumors were proven untrue, and the man who made the allegations against the celebrity was asked to apologize.  Though she alleged that someone had broken into her home, the police found no proof to support the woman’s purported claim.  The miracle drug has gotten … [Read more...] about Purported used in sentence example & words in English

Definition of Puto imply something is true although it is most likely Examples of Purport in a senThe drug manufacturer knows it is against the law to purport claims about its product’s effectiveness.  In the scam, a suspicious person from a foreign country will purport to have a large inheritance for the email recipient.  The website is for entertainment only and … [Read more...] about Purport used in sentence example & words in English

Definition of Puto take another’s belongings without permiExamples of Purloin in a senBecause Eddie tried to purloin the woman’s purse, he spent the night in jail.   Jill was shocked when her best friend tried to purloin her favorite necklace.  During the raid, a crooked police officer was caught trying to purloin drug money.  The experienced pickpocket was able … [Read more...] about Purloin used in sentence example & words in English

Definition of Purthe area surrounding a Examples of Purlieus in a senThe townspeople searched the purlieus of the area where the dog disappeared, hoping that they would be able to find him on the outer edge.  Living on the outskirts of town, the couple preferred to live in the purlieus rather than directly inside the city limits.  It is cheaper to rent a condo in the … [Read more...] about Purlieus used in sentence example & words in English

Definition of Pthe state of being clean and clear; not mixed with anythingExamples of Purity in a senThe purity of the snow caused it to stand out with its dazzling whiteness.  Because the water is lacking in purity, most of the townspeople refuse to drink it.  The company swore they had a process of purity and were not mixing their product with harmful chemicals. … [Read more...] about Purity used in sentence example & words in English

Definition of Puritthe viewpoints and customs of strictness of the Puritan pExamples of Puritanism in a senAfter my mother made me scrub the toilets, take the trash out and vacuum the whole house, her Puritanism shined through with all the chores she made me do.  In The Scarlett Letter, Puritanism played a large role for requiring an adulterer to be branded with her … [Read more...] about Puritanism used in sentence example & words in English

Definition of Puritapracticing very strict moral or religious behExamples of Puritanical in a senMy parents are extremely puritanical and will not allow me to date.  Wanting the patrons to lead holier lives, the church preached puritanical values to the congregation.  My parents sent me to live with my puritanical grandparents who punished me for my liberality. … [Read more...] about Puritanical used in sentence example & words in English

Definition of Pua group of strict religious people who came to America in the 16th ceExamples of Puritan in a senWorship was a significant daily aspect in the life of a Puritan with most of their time being devoted to church.  If someone believed differently than a Puritan, he or she could be banished to another colony.  As a God-fearing person, the Puritan led a … [Read more...] about Puritan used in sentence example & words in English

Definition of Pa perfectionist who believes in sticking to all of the Examples of Purist in a senDressed in a suit and tie, the purist raised his hand every time to answer each question the teacher asked.  The elderly purist would complain to the minister of the church when she would see a speck of dirt on the pew.  Any time the children would try to trick their mom … [Read more...] about Purist used in sentence example & words in English

Definition of Pto cleanse something; to remove contamiExamples of Purify in a senPumps were used to purify the dirty water that came from the pond.  Because the drinking water was found to have a brain-eating amoeba, crews were called in to purify the system.  Chemists were able to purify the compound and cleanse it of any impurities.  The company will need to … [Read more...] about Purify used in sentence example & words in English

Definition of to get rid of something or soExamples of Purge in a senAfter he saw his parents making out in the back seat of their Buick, Kevin vowed that he would do whatever it took to purge the image from his brain.  Because she never intended to gain back the weight she had lost, Jennifer decided to purge her wardrobe of anything bigger than a size 10 and then go … [Read more...] about Purge used in sentence example & words in English