adrede
adverbformal/ɐˈdɾe.dɨ/low
a·dre·de
Definition
On purpose; intentionally; deliberately.
He tripped me adrede, it wasn't an accident.
The answer was given adrede to provoke him.
Common collocations
do adrede
Etymology
Do latim 'ad retrō' ('para trás', 'de propósito').