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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
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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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Some made plans to return home, others hoped for intervention in Cuba and Nicaragua, and many just celebrated the moment.

From The Wall Street Journal

As Coleman notes, "Simultaneous space- and ground-based observations of microlensing events could be applied in the planning of future exploratory missions and could lead to a better understanding of how planets form across the Galaxy."

From Science Daily

"We aim to shift the balance between pathogen-centric and salutogenic perspectives, potentially enabling future applications in public health, urban planning and ecosystem restoration," says Dr. Robinson.

From Science Daily

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has also announced plans for "significant changes" to the asylum system to deter people from coming to the UK and make it easier to deport them.

From BBC

Oil executives are reportedly planning visits to Venezuela to assess potential business opportunities in the coming months.

From Barron's

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