expressly
Americanadverb
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for the particular or specific purpose; specially.
I came expressly to see you.
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in a clear, direct, or definite manner; explicitly.
I asked him expressly to stop talking.
adverb
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for an express purpose; with specific intentions
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plainly, exactly, or unmistakably
Other Word Forms
- unexpressly adverb
Etymology
Origin of expressly
A Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; express, -ly
Example Sentences
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"We expressly distance ourselves from all actions of recent years," it said.
From BBC
Formulated in part expressly to serve the underserved, public media stands for diversity, inclusion and equality, which, I am here to tell you, are good things.
From Los Angeles Times
The European Union was expressly designed, with the encouragement of the U.S., to prevent the kind of total war that ravaged the continent during the 20th Century.
The website can also be used by people to note that they expressly DO wish to be a donor.
From BBC
But an audacious museum expressly designed to present, collect, preserve and interpret the art of our time, as its mission statement declares, set a standard that has been emulated across the country and abroad.
From Los Angeles Times
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