meant for (someone)

phrase

informal
: perfectly suited for (someone)
You were meant for me and I was meant for you.
I'm not surprised that they have such a happy marriage. I always knew that they were meant for each other.

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Make sure everyone knows that this is meant for fun, not serious critiques. Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2026 Earlier this month, The Information reported how an AI agent used by Meta went rogue and posted an answer meant for one engineer to a company-wide internal forum. Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 29 Mar. 2026 No kidding – this is a real thing, from a real manufacturer, meant for real-world use. New Atlas, 27 Mar. 2026 The car is meant for public roads, but its rear wheels can be fitted with a non-street-legal Manthey Racing aero disc on track days. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for meant for (someone)

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“Meant for (someone).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/meant%20for%20%28someone%29. Accessed 20 Jul. 2026.

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