Word
intended
Phoneticsin·tend·ed, stress on the second syllable
US/ˌɪnˈtɛndɪd/
UK/ɪntˈɛndɪd/
Definitions
01planned or deliberate
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. planned or meant to happen in a certain way.
adj. planned, deliberate, or designed for a specific purpose or effect.
“The intended effect of the new law was to reduce plastic waste.”
“While the intended outcome was a reduction in overhead costs, the restructuring inadvertently led to a significant drop in employee morale.”
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02meant for a specific person
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. meant for a particular person or group.
adj. targeted toward or meant for a specific recipient or audience.
“This gift was intended for my sister, but I gave it to my mother instead.”
“The marketing campaign was primarily intended for young professionals living in urban areas who value convenience over price.”
03a person one plans to marry
C1 · Advanced Countable noun Humorous · Formal
n. the person you are engaged to marry.
n. a person to whom one is betrothed or engaged to be married.
“I would like you to meet my intended, Sarah.”
“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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Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “intended” in context.
Adjective
01. intended audience
“The book was written for children, but the intended audience seems to be young adults.”
adj + noun
02. intended for students
“This scholarship is specifically intended for students from low-income backgrounds.”
adj + prep + noun
03. intended recipient
“The email was sent to the wrong person and never reached the intended recipient.”
adj + noun
04. intended to improve
“The new safety measures are intended to improve working conditions in the factory.”
adj + infinitive
Noun
05. intended effect
“The tax increase had the intended effect of reducing luxury imports.”
adj + noun
06. intended use
“Please read the manual to ensure you are familiar with the product's intended use.”
adj + noun
Adverb
07. originally intended
“The building is now a museum, though it was originally intended to be a private residence.”
adv + adj
08. clearly intended
“His comments were clearly intended to provoke a reaction from the committee.”
adv + adj
Real-World Examples
“The changes are intended to change player behaviour, rather than be applied as a strict punishment.” “The money Annabelle receives is intended to help pay for therapies such as speech, as well as a support worker to help her on the hockey field.” “In 2023, a shooting saw a boy of the same age kill two people at a shopping mall using a modified pistol intended to fire blanks that police said was likely ordered online.” - Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
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