intended

Meanings

• Verb

  To have as a purpose or intention; plan for.

  - "I intended to go to the store but forgot."
  - "He intended to propose to his girlfriend during the vacation."

• Verb

  To direct the course of; plan and make arrangements for.

  - "The event organizer intended to hire a well-known speaker."
  - "The company intended to launch a new product next month."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɪnˈtɛndɪd/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

unintended

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Synonyms

design , mean , plan , purpose , foremind , mean , mint

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with intended
mended , lended , rendered , tended

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Variants

List of all variants of intended that leads to same result
intended , intendedly , intendeds , intend , intender , intenders , intending , intends , as intended

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Forms

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intendedly, with intent

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From Old French 'entendre' meaning 'to understand' + 'en' meaning 'in' + 'tendre' meaning 'to stretch', indicating to stretch one's understanding.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'intended' is often used in legal contexts, particularly in contracts and agreements.

2. In the game of bridge, 'intend' is a term used to describe a player's plan for their hand.

3. In mathematics, 'intended' is used to describe the limit of a sequence as it approaches a certain value.

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Related Concepts

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1. Plan: A detailed blueprint for achieving a goal, often including steps, resources, and timelines.

2. Intentionality: The quality of being deliberate and purposeful in one's actions.

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Culture

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In literature, 'intended' is often used in the context of plans and intentions, particularly in crime novels and thrillers, where the characters' intentions are often hidden or misunderstood. In art, the concept of 'intended audience' is important, as artists often create works with a specific audience in mind.

How to Memorize "intended"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the word 'intended' written out and say it to yourself.
   - Imagine a person making a plan or setting a goal.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'intended' with the idea of planning or making arrangements.
   - Think of the word 'purpose' and how it relates to 'intended'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'I Need Pots' to remember the definition: 'I' for Intend, 'N' for Need, 'P' for Plan, 'O' for Objective, 'T' for Target, 'S' for Strategy.

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