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- verb archaic Third-person singular simple present indicative form of
purpose .
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Examples
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“When a man purposeth ablution, what betideth him from the angels and the devils?”
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“Why dost thou send me forth of the church?” and quote she, “The Princess Husn Maryam, daughter of Yohanná,121 King of this city, purposeth to visit the church and it befitteth not that any abide in her way.”
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So he saluted her and talked with her and sat tailoring awhile, after which the handmaid came to him and said, “My mistress greeteth thee and informeth thee that her husband purposeth to lie abroad this night in the house of some intimate friends of his; so, when he is gone, do thou come to us and spend the night with my lady in delightsomest joyance till the morning.”
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I say not this to incline thee to me; I say it only of my fear for thee from King Armanus; because he purposeth, unless thou go in unto me this very night, and do away my maidenhead, to strip thee of the kingship on the morrow and banish thee his kingdom; and peradventure his excessive anger may lead him to slay thee.
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Wait at the door other five days, without wearying, and on the sixth day expect him; and if he come out to thee himself, know that thy wish will be won, but, if one of his pages come forth to thee, know that he who cometh forth to thee, purposeth to kill thee; and — the Peace!
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The King granted his prayer and writing letters to all his governors, levied an army as it were the surging sea, having neither beginning nor end, wherewith he purposeth to invade Al – Irak and lay it waste.
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Now my father purposeth thee a mischief because of this; but thou art become my husband and I will never transgress against thee.
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Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver vv.
Happiness Is … Simple Steps to a Life of Joy A. R. Bernard 2006
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Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver vv.
Happiness Is … Simple Steps to a Life of Joy A. R. Bernard 2006
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Most expedient is it therefore, that when a man will go diligently about this businesse, and purposeth to prosecute such a singular labour, which will and must continue for the space of 40 nights, he must give very carefull attendance, wholly abstaining from sleepe, slumbering, or so much as nodding all that while.
The Decameron 2004
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