On purpose, deliberately, as in Whether by luck or by design, his application was accepted. This term, originally put as on design, uses design in the sense of "plan." [First half of 1600s]
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The adverb has one meaning:
Meaning #1:
with intention; in an intentional manner
Synonyms: intentionally, deliberately, designedly, on purpose, purposely, advisedly, by choice
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