intended
/in'tendid/
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Planned or meant to happen; deliberate: Something that is "intended" is done on purpose or with a specific aim in mind.
- Expected or awaited: Refers to a result or outcome that is anticipated.
- Engaged to be married: (Archaic or formal) Describing someone one is betrothed to.
Examples of Usage
- Adjective:
- The software update had the intended effect of improving performance. (The planned result was achieved.)
- His harsh words were clearly intended as a criticism. (They were meant to be critical.)
- She introduced him as her intended husband. (She introduced him as the man she was engaged to marry.)
Advanced Usage
- "well-intended" or "well-intentioned": Done with good or kindly purposes, though not necessarily with a good result.
- His advice was well-intended but ultimately unhelpful.
- As a noun (informal, dated): Referring to one's fiancé or fiancée.
- He brought his intended to the party.
Variants and Related Words
- Intend (verb): To have a plan or purpose in mind.
- I intend to finish this project by Friday.
- Intention (noun): An aim or plan.
- Her intention was to help.
- Intentional (adjective): Done on purpose; deliberate.
- The damage was intentional.
Synonyms
- Deliberate: Done consciously and intentionally.
- Planned: Thought out or arranged in advance.
- Meant: Intended to convey or refer to.
- Prospective: Expected or expecting to be something in the future.
Antonyms
- Accidental: Happening by chance or unintentionally.
- Unintended: Not planned or meant.
- Inadvertent: Not resulting from or achieved through deliberate planning.
Related Phrases
- As intended: In the way that was planned or meant.
- The plan worked as intended.
- Intended for: Designed or meant for a particular person or purpose.
- This gift is intended for you.
Adjective
- future; betrothed
- his intended bride
- resulting from one's intentions
- your intended trip abroad
- an intended insult