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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

That must be one of the biggest compliments you can get as an artist, that songs have life outside of what you intended.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration had intended to launch Artemis II in 2023.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

Musk acknowledged that he had intended to have initial control over OpenAI but added he expected to have that control change quickly as more investors got involved.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

“So all the mail intended for me was held up at the post office, for as it happens, there is no Biscuitshire Lane in London! The postmaster himself has written to apologize for the delay!”

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood