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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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AeroDynamic Advisory managing director Richard Aboulafia told Barron’s he doesn’t believe it will work as intended.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

Speculation swirled Saturday about Swalwell’s whereabouts after the congressman announced that he intended to spend time with his wife.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026

Those viscerally opposed to the project pleaded for a smaller structure, arguing that the building’s mass could be reduced while preserving its intended function.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

This setup is in line with how other states operate and is intended to keep the process politically neutral.

From Slate • Apr. 10, 2026

Dasch, Burger, Haupt, Heinck, and Quirin each swore they never intended to go through with the sabotage plan.

From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple