intended
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
adj.planned or meant to happen in a certain way.
adj.planned, deliberate, or designed for a specific purpose or effect.
Simple“The intended effect of the new law was to reduce plastic waste.”
In context“While the intended outcome was a reduction in overhead costs, the restructuring inadvertently led to a significant drop in employee morale.”
SynonymsAntonyms - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
adj.meant for a particular person or group.
adj.targeted toward or meant for a specific recipient or audience.
Simple“This gift was intended for my sister, but I gave it to my mother instead.”
In context“The marketing campaign was primarily intended for young professionals living in urban areas who value convenience over price.”
- 03 C1 Advanced
n.the person you are engaged to marry.
n.a person to whom one is betrothed or engaged to be married.
Simple“I would like you to meet my intended, Sarah.”
In context“He spoke of his intended with a level of devotion that suggested the wedding could not come soon enough for him.”
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