intended
Americanadjective
noun
Other Word Forms
- intendedly adverb
- intendedness noun
- quasi-intended adjective
- unintended adjective
- unintendedly adverb
Etymology
Origin of intended
Example Sentences
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Much of this rhetoric might have been intended for deterrence, which has now failed.
From Barron's
Much of this rhetoric might have been intended for deterrence, which has now failed.
From Barron's
James started in the shop as a teenager, but had intended to study mathematical sciences.
From BBC
One requirement is proving that, in the initial sale, it was already clear that the product was intended to be sold to the U.S.
The Charity Commission said it intended to dissolve the charity after three months from 5 February, which was the date it published a notification on its register.
From BBC
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