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intended

adj. · n.
US //ˌɪnˈtɛndɪd// UK //ɪntˈɛndɪd// in·tend·ed
  1. 1 planned or deliberate (adj.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate

    planned or meant to happen in a certain way.

    planned, deliberate, or designed for a specific purpose or effect.

    Example

    The intended effect of the new law was to reduce plastic waste.

    Example

    While the intended outcome was a reduction in overhead costs, the restructuring inadvertently led to a significant drop in employee morale.
  2. 2 meant for a specific person (adj.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate

    meant for a particular person or group.

    targeted toward or meant for a specific recipient or audience.

    Example

    This gift was intended for my sister, but I gave it to my mother instead.

    Example

    The marketing campaign was primarily intended for young professionals living in urban areas who value convenience over price.
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  1. 3 a person one plans to marry (n.)
    C1 Advanced Humorous Formal

    the person you are engaged to marry.

    a person to whom one is betrothed or engaged to be married.

    Example

    I would like you to meet my intended, Sarah.

    Example

    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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