adjective

intended

intended, planned, meant

This gift is intended for you.

This gift is intended for you.

The intended effect was not achieved.

The intended effect was not achieved.

((sth.)) intended for ((sb./sth.)) meant for a particular person or purpose This gift is intended for you.

the intended ((noun)) the planned or desired (noun) The intended effect was not achieved.

Synonyms: planned, deliberate, purposeful; Antonyms: accidental, unintentional

From Latin 'intendere' (to stretch out, aim), from 'in-' (towards) + 'tendere' (to stretch).

Think of 'in' + 'tend'. You are 'tending' your thoughts 'in' a specific direction, which is your intention.

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