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 policy is intended to preserve the fragile status quo.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

About a third of these are intended to be affordable, with an investment in housing of £161m.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

Now, as we intended when siting the center in Jackson Park, many more will visit the South Side.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

I try to really think it through and if it comes out the way I intended, that gives me such a thrill.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

She’d never intended to treat her old friend like this.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton