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plan

[plan] / plæn /
NOUN
scheme, design, way of doing things
Synonyms
STRONGEST
arrangement deal idea intention method policy procedure program project proposal strategy suggestion system treatment
STRONG
aim angle animus contrivance device disposition expedient gimmick intent layout machination meaning means orderliness outline pattern picture platform plot projection proposition purpose scenario stratagem tactics trick undertaking
WEAK
big picture course of action game plan ground plan
Antonyms
STRONG
disorganization
NOUN
written description; diagram
Synonyms
STRONGEST
agenda blueprint
STRONG
agendum chart delineation draft drawing form illustration layout map projection prospectus representation sketch view
WEAK
road map rough draft scale drawing time line
VERB
think out; prepare in advance
Synonyms
STRONGEST
arrange design draft form organize plot project work out
STRONG
blueprint brainstorm calculate concoct conspire contemplate contrive craft devise engineer formulate frame hatch intrigue invent map meditate outline quarterback ready represent scheme shape sketch steer trace
WEAK
bargain for block out cook up figure on figure out fix to lay in provisions line up make arrangements reckon on rough in set out
Antonyms
STRONGEST
destroy disarrange disorder disorganize neglect
STRONG
forget ignore
VERB
intend, mean
Synonyms
STRONGEST
aim design propose
STRONG
contemplate envisage foresee mind purpose
WEAK
bargain for count on have every intention reckon on
Antonyms
STRONG
disregard forget neglect
WEAK
ignore

Example Sentences

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Mitchell said she believed a campaign would be a catalyst to get people to save more and plan better for retirement.

From MarketWatch

He also alleged that officials in Unity state "must have had knowledge" of the plan to target Ruweng.

From BBC

Georgia said she and her friends planned to travel from the Cotswolds, Portsmouth, Birmingham and Leeds for two shows at Wembley - and would return home straight after the concerts.

From BBC

The Wall Street Journal reported that Nvidia isn’t standing still when it comes to innovation, writing that the company plans a new inference-oriented chip system that leverages its new relationship with the startup Groq.

From MarketWatch

Amazon Web Services plans to build server manufacturing and repair facilities in Aragon, Spain, supporting its European data centers.

From The Wall Street Journal

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.