directed
Translation
directed, guided, aimed
Examples
This criticism was directed at the manager.
This criticism was directed at the manager.
It was a teacher-directed activity.
It was a teacher-directed activity.
Grammar Patterns
((directed at/towards sb./sth.)) aimed at (sb./sth.) This criticism was directed at the manager.
((a directed + noun)) a controlled or guided (noun) It was a teacher-directed activity.
Similar Words
Synonyms: guided, aimed, targeted; Antonyms: undirected, aimless
Etymology
Past participle of the verb 'direct', from Latin 'directus'. It carries the sense of something that has been given a direction.
Memory Tips
Think of an arrow that has been 'directed' at a target.