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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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“The Devil Wears Prada” was and is the perfect example of a self-contained story, built by the studio machine but never intended to keep the apparatus running.

From Salon • May 1, 2026

Significant change is "urgently needed" to ensure regulations designed to reduce pollution from agriculture improve water quality as intended.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

But that motivation is intended to be forgotten—it’s not politics but corruption that shares center stage with the series’ revenge elements, gunfights and atmospheric treatment of the city.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

Both attended the March 18 union rally in downtown L.A. that was intended to pressure district officials into accepting union demands.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

“Katherine, those teen sessions really aren’t intended for siblings of adoptees,” she said.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix