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intended

/ɪnˈtɛndɪd/
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The word 'intended' describes something that is planned beforehand or designed to happen a specific way. It refers to the main aim or purpose behind an action, creation, or statement. For example, you might say a movie was intended to be funny, meaning laughter was its primary goal from the start.

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"intended" as verb

1 - (usually followed by the particle "to") To hope; to wish (something, or something to be accomplished); be intent upon

2 - To fix the mind on; attend to; take care of; superintend; regard.

3 - To stretch to extend; distend.

"intended" as noun

1 - Fiancé or fiancée.

"intended" as adjective

1 - Planned.

2 - Made tense; stretched out; extended; forcible; violent.

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Synonyms
1 - planned
2 - designed
3 - aimed
4 - proposed
5 - destined
6 - geared
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Antonyms
1 - accidental
2 - unplanned
3 - unintended
4 - inadvertent
5 - unforeseen
6 - unexpected
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Examples in Context

1 - The school program is intended to sow the seeds of academic achievement.

1 - El programa escolar está destinado a sentar las bases del rendimiento académico.

2 - The lawsuit alleges predatory pricing intended to eliminate independent pharmacies from rural areas.

2 - La demanda alega precios predatorios destinados a eliminar farmacias independientes de las zonas rurales.

3 - He tracked the wire transfer until it reached the intended recipient.

3 - Él rastreó la transferencia bancaria hasta que llegó al destinatario previsto .

4 - The rerouted passengers were taken by bus to their intended destination.

4 - Los pasajeros desviados fueron llevados en autobús a su destino previsto .

5 - Supply-side strategies are intended to create a more favorable business environment.

5 - Las estrategias de oferta están diseñadas para crear un entorno empresarial más favorable.

6 - The suitcase burst open because it was crammed beyond its intended capacity.

6 - La maleta se rompió porque estaba atiborrada más allá de su capacidad prevista .

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