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Intended

UK /["/ɪnˈtendɪd/"]/US /["/ɪnˈtendɪd/"]/

Definition

that you are trying to achieve or reach

In simple words: planned or meant to happen

Examples

  • The intended audience for this book is young adults.
  • She intended to finish her project by the deadline.
  • It was his intended purpose to help the community.
  • The intended message was about the importance of sustainability.
  • Her comments were not received as she intended.

Usage notes

Use 'intended' when talking about plans or purposes. It’s neutral, so it’s suitable for most contexts, but avoid using it in very casual conversations.

Grammar pattern

intended + object

Memory hint

Think of 'in-tent-ed' — as if planning something inside a tent.

Collocations

  • intended audience
  • intended outcome
  • intended meaning

Synonyms

  • meant
  • planned
  • designed
  • purposed
  • forecasted

Antonyms

  • unintended
  • accidental

Common mistakes

  • 'Intended' is often confused with 'intentioned', which is incorrect.
  • Learners may forget to use 'intended' with an object, like 'intended purpose'.
  • Sometimes 'intended' is mistakenly used as a noun.