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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Much of this imagery is hyper unrealistic and intended to glorify rather than mislead.

From BBC

Prosecutors previously said they intended to question the captain further.

From BBC

The food was not intended to be memorable.

From Salon

So the initial announcement, intended to have a positive impact on sentiment in the markets, seems to have fallen flat.

From The Wall Street Journal

Researchers at Pfizer were studying a drug intended to treat angina when participants reported an unexpected side effect.

From Science Daily