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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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“Early data indicates we are seeing the intended effect, with volume growth beginning to follow our pricing actions,” he said, noting the recent quarter’s sales decline wasn’t as steep as expected.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

These Games were intended to use existing infrastructure instead of building new venues, which greatly cuts down on costs.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

He posted a message on Facebook making clear he intended to rebuild his party: "The work begins. Let's reorganise ourselves and keep fighting for the Hungarian people!"

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

The scheme was intended to help those without access to money via friends and family by loaning them some of the funds for a house deposit and increasing mortgage availability.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

To be in disguise was different than mere pretending, for a disguise was intended to actually fool people.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood