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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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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

RP1 is intended to help these refractory patients by boosting their response to other therapies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

Roblox already requires users to pass an age check before they can use chat features, placing people into age bands intended to limit communication between children, teenagers and adults.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

AeroDynamic Advisory managing director Richard Aboulafia told Barron’s he doesn’t believe it will work as intended.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

Dad glances back over his shoulder, obviously glad to see his little show has had its intended effect.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz