in·tend·ed
in-ˈten-dəd 
1
: expected to be such in the future
an intended career
his intended bride
2
intendedly
adverb
: the person to whom another is engaged
Synonyms
Examples of intended in a Sentence
Adjective
The book failed to reach its intended audience.
you may feign innocence, but I know that that last remark was an intended dig
Noun
after a bit of bickering, she and her intended have finally picked out a wedding site
Recent Examples on the Web
Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 25 Apr. 2024
The program is rife with fraud and has deviated far from its intended purpose as a job-creation program, becoming mostly a method for millionaires from China and other places to become permanent residents.
—Matt Pottinger, Foreign Affairs, 10 Apr. 2024
And 43 of the 44 study participants later chose to start testosterone or estrogen, raising questions about whether the drug was serving its intended purpose of giving adolescents time to consider whether a medical transition was right for them.
—Azeen Ghorayshi, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2024
Besides, people have let their teeth relax instead of utilizing them for their intended purpose.
—Michael Carroll, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
The group's message on the ASU campus expressed the intended longevity of SAA's advocacy that would continue to develop and change to where the current need was, according to a SAA spokesperson.
—The Arizona Republic, 27 Mar. 2024
For example, the intended age of a melatonin product was not specified in nearly half of visits, therefore the involvement of a specific product type might be higher than reported.
—Amanda Musa, CNN, 7 Mar. 2024
Prosecutors allege gang motivations were behind the 12:30 a.m. shooting and that Silver was not the intended target.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Mar. 2024
The child, who was not the intended target, was the only one struck by the gunfire, police said.
—Jason Green, The Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2024
Adjective
Being surrounded by too much clutter can impede one's quality of life, especially if one's bedroom or kitchen are so full of items that tables and appliances and beds can't be used for their intended purpose.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 25 Apr. 2024
The program is rife with fraud and has deviated far from its intended purpose as a job-creation program, becoming mostly a method for millionaires from China and other places to become permanent residents.
—Matt Pottinger, Foreign Affairs, 10 Apr. 2024
And 43 of the 44 study participants later chose to start testosterone or estrogen, raising questions about whether the drug was serving its intended purpose of giving adolescents time to consider whether a medical transition was right for them.
—Azeen Ghorayshi, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2024
Besides, people have let their teeth relax instead of utilizing them for their intended purpose.
—Michael Carroll, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
The group's message on the ASU campus expressed the intended longevity of SAA's advocacy that would continue to develop and change to where the current need was, according to a SAA spokesperson.
—The Arizona Republic, 27 Mar. 2024
For example, the intended age of a melatonin product was not specified in nearly half of visits, therefore the involvement of a specific product type might be higher than reported.
—Amanda Musa, CNN, 7 Mar. 2024
Prosecutors allege gang motivations were behind the 12:30 a.m. shooting and that Silver was not the intended target.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Mar. 2024
The child, who was not the intended target, was the only one struck by the gunfire, police said.
—Jason Green, The Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2024
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“Intended.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intended. Accessed 1 May. 2024.
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