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they are meant


Meanings
  • Verb Phrase

    Intended or meant to do something.

    - "They are meant to protect us from harm."
    - "The apology was meant as a gesture of goodwill."

Variants
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by all means , by means of , by no means , mean , means
Etymology
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The phrase 'they are meant' is derived from the verb 'mean' which originally meant 'intend' or 'have in mind'. The use of 'they' is a contraction of 'they have' or 'they have in mind'.


Trivia
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  1. The phrase 'they are meant' is often used interchangeably with 'they are intended'.

  2. In the novel 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Harper Lee, the character Atticus Finch tells his children that 'it's a sin to kill a mockingbird' because 'they're meant to sing at God's party'.


Related Concepts
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  1. Intention: The mental state or plan behind an action or object.

  2. Purpose: The reason or objective for doing something.


Culture
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In literature, 'they are meant' is often used to convey intention or purpose. In art, it can be used to represent the idea of destiny or fate. In music, it can be used as a lyric in songs about love, relationships, or personal growth.

How to Memorize "they are meant"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a group of people with determined expressions and a clear goal in mind to represent 'they are meant'.

  2. associate

    - Associate the phrase 'they are meant' with the idea of intention or purpose.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic using the acronym I.M.P.O.R.T.A.N.T. which stands for 'Intentionally Making Plans Of Achieving New Targets'.


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