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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

Example Sentences

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Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara said in a press briefing that the move was "intended to safeguard Japan's security and further contribute to the peace and stability of the region".

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

The review was originally intended to be a joint exercise between the Treasury and the NI Department of Finance.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

While the technology is not intended to power large systems, it could play an important role in supporting low-energy devices across agriculture, environmental monitoring and the expanding Internet of Things.

From Science Daily • Apr. 19, 2026

The FCC was “not given the power to decide antitrust issues” and FCC action “was not intended to prevent enforcement of the antitrust laws in federal courts,” the ruling said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

"The old devil intended Rowan to suffer," said Strong Jonn grimly.

From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda