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
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
Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 30 Dec. 2025
Test results confirmed the system remained stable beyond its intended design limits.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 28 Dec. 2025
But this strategy is likely to have the opposite of its intended effect.
—Caleb Pomeroy, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2025
Which was exactly the intended (albeit uncomfortable) effect.
—Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for intended
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Adjective
Skincare and makeup products that show weakened pigmentation or reduced foaming are no longer performing as intended.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 30 Dec. 2025
Test results confirmed the system remained stable beyond its intended design limits.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 28 Dec. 2025
But this strategy is likely to have the opposite of its intended effect.
—Caleb Pomeroy, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2025
Which was exactly the intended (albeit uncomfortable) effect.
—Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for intended
Cite this Entry
“Intended.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intended. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share