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planned

v.
A2 Elementary US //ˈpɫænd// UK //plˈænd// planned

v. to decide on a way to do something before you actually do it. You use this when you think about the steps needed to reach a goal.

v. to formulate a scheme or program for a future course of action. Transitive when followed by a direct object or an infinitive clause.


SIMPLE

We planned our summer vacation months ago.

CONTEXTUAL

The city council planned the new park layout to include more green space for local families.

COMPLEX

The architects planned the building's structural framework to withstand seismic activity while maintaining an aesthetic of lightness and transparency.

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The verb is transitive and often takes a direct object or a 'to-infinitive' clause.

Pitfall

They planned for go homeThey planned to go homeWhen followed by another action, the verb takes a 'to-infinitive' rather than a prepositional phrase with 'for'.

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