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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Devolution was intended to enable Scotland and Wales to make their own policy choices and then, at election time, to hold their devolved politicians to account for how they have exercised that freedom.

From BBC

If selecting the next leader is intended to secure the system long-term, the more immediate fight for survival is taking place now.

From The Wall Street Journal

Much of this rhetoric might have been intended for deterrence, which has now failed.

From Barron's

James started in the shop as a teenager, but had intended to study mathematical sciences.

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