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
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Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 4 Sep. 2024
Among the hundreds of bills awaiting consideration, there are many that address legitimate problems but are poorly drafted, hastily vetted, and unlikely to accomplish their intended purpose.
—Kathryn Wylde, New York Daily News, 21 May 2024
To maximize the lifespan of your bed, use a mattress protector and only use your bed for its intended purpose (so no letting the kids jump on it).
—Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 9 Aug. 2024
This call to action stems from the fact that our institutions in this community and this country no longer serve their intended purpose.
—Dp Opinion, The Denver Post, 2 Aug. 2024
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Adjective
Though not without certain flaws in design and implementation, according to conservative experts, the ACA has attained its intended main purpose of a reduction in the number of Americans without health insurance.
—Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 4 Sep. 2024
Among the hundreds of bills awaiting consideration, there are many that address legitimate problems but are poorly drafted, hastily vetted, and unlikely to accomplish their intended purpose.
—Kathryn Wylde, New York Daily News, 21 May 2024
To maximize the lifespan of your bed, use a mattress protector and only use your bed for its intended purpose (so no letting the kids jump on it).
—Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 9 Aug. 2024
This call to action stems from the fact that our institutions in this community and this country no longer serve their intended purpose.
—Dp Opinion, The Denver Post, 2 Aug. 2024
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“Intended.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intended. Accessed 11 Sep. 2024.
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