Adrede in english
Intentionally
pronunciation: ɪntenʃənəli part of speech: adverb
pronunciation: ɪntenʃənəli part of speech: adverb
In gestures
adrede = purposely ; knowingly ; studiously ; on purpose.
Example: I have purposely refrained from discussing the theory of comparative librarianship which has up to now characterized much of the writing on the subject.Example: The ways in which library professionals -- knowingly and unknowingly -- undermine intellectual freedom are discussed = The ways in which library professionals -- knowingly and unknowingly -- undermine intellectual freedom are discussed.Example: Previous economic historians have, by and large, studiously ignored the British slave trade.Example: Most consumers felt confident that once a letter is written and posted, no one will read it either accidently or on purpose except for the intended addressee.