intended

[in-ten-did] / ɪnˈtɛn dɪd /

ADJECTIVE

engaged; destined

Synonyms

STRONGEST

calculated contracted designed expected planned predetermined promised proposed

STRONG

advised affianced betrothed contemplated meant pinned plighted prearranged predestined set steady

WEAK

accidentally on purpose aforethought asked for future intentional

Antonyms

STRONG

unfixed

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Nobody expects “House of the Dragon” to be an educational exercise, or even an overt cautionary tale, any more than “Game of Thrones” was intended to be.

From Salon • Jun. 21, 2026

This organization was intended to mirror the way the temple was actually used.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 19, 2026

The change is intended to give more latitude to players who may accidentally hold on to an opponent's hair.

From BBC • Jun. 19, 2026

These are intended to serve as tangible souvenirs of the ephemeral dream in Dataland.

From Barron's • Jun. 19, 2026

Penelope blushed, for she had not intended to be heard.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood

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