Thesaurus results for MEANT

meant

verb

Definition of meant next

past tense of mean

as in signified

to communicate or convey (as an idea) to the mind the national anthem means various things to various people

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Relevance

as in mattered

to be of importance your presence at my graduation would mean a lot to me

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as in intended

to have in mind as a purpose or goal I mean to win this race

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as in indicated

to serve as a sign or symptom of these colder nights mean autumn has truly arrived

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Recent Examples of meant Chicago — At the top of the Obama Presidential Center, in its sunlit Sky Room is where you’re meant to take it all in. —

Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 4 June 2026 Gabriel chose Bea, Kayda chose Zach (duh), which meant Trinity and Bryce became a couple of cast-offs. —

Bethy Squires, Vulture, 4 June 2026 The company is going all-out in the push with extensive marketing and programming meant to drive interest and engagement in the brand’s first ever Super Bowl (ABC has had the game before). —

Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 3 June 2026 The 10-minute score, with begins with a virtuosic timpani solo, is meant to evoke the libidinous atmosphere in Mexico City dance clubs in the 1980s. —

Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026 The animal was originally meant to be slaughtered for the Muslim festival of sacrifice. —

ABC News, 3 June 2026 They are sold whole and meant to be ripped and dipped into schmears. —

Henri Hollis, AJC.com, 3 June 2026 What was meant as a technocratic method of reducing air pollution and addressing climate change turned into a culture war focal point. —

Justin Worland, Time, 3 June 2026 That meant Hornyak would shift his attention to playing on the Coast Volleyball team, which will compete in the 17-under Club Nationals July 4-7 in Orlando, Florida. —

Steve Brand, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for meant

Verb

There were big moments for individuals Thursday night, including Dansby Swanson and Pete Crow-Armstrong, that could have signified turning points.

— Sahadev Sharma, New York Times, 5 June 2026
Examples Slashdot was founded in 1997 and signified the early start for social news sites.

— Steve Paulussen, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 May 2026