designed
Translation
designed, planned, intended
Examples
The course is designed for beginners.
The course is designed for beginners.
This building was designed by a famous architect.
This building was designed by a famous architect.
Grammar Patterns
designed for ((sb./sth.)) created for a specific purpose or person The app is designed for young children.
designed by ((sb.)) created by a particular person or group The bridge was designed by a local engineer.
designed to ((to-inf)) created with the intention of doing something The system is designed to save energy.
Similar Words
Synonyms: planned, intended, crafted; Antonyms: accidental, random
Etymology
From Latin 'designare' (to mark out), from 'de-' (out) + 'signum' (mark). The '-ed' suffix forms the past participle/adjective.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'sign' or mark that has been laid 'out' (de-). It's a plan made visible.