expressly

adverb ex·press·ly \ik-ˈspres-lē\

Definition of EXPRESSLY

: in an express manner : explicitly <expressly rejected the proposal>

: for the express purpose : particularly, specifically <made expressly for me>

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14th century

EXPRESSLY Defined for Kids

adverb ex·press·ly \ik-ˈspres-lē\

: for the stated purpose : especially <We came expressly to see her.>

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