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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Shake Shack, meanwhile, swung to a first-quarter loss, dragged down by additional investments intended to drive traffic while consumers spend frugally at restaurants.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

Cape Verde was the vessel's intended final destination, but authorities there prevented passengers from disembarking.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. recently announced initiatives intended to rein in antidepressants.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

I assume this payment is intended to satisfy all future support obligations.

From MarketWatch • May 16, 2026

They never intended to end up in Nazi Germany.

From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple

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