Meaning
The term "intended" refers to something that is planned or meant to happen, often implying a specific purpose or goal.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "intended" with "intensive," as they have different meanings.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Maya
invited
two
friends
to
her
home
and
planned
a
small
dinner
.
The
meal
was
intended
to
be
simple
,
so
she
chose
a
quick
pasta
recipe
and
a
salad
.
While
she
cooked
,
a
phone
call
delayed
her
and
the
sauce
needed
more
time
than
she
thought
.
Her
friends
arrived
on
time
and
helped
set
the
table
,
so
they
talked
and
laughed
in
the
kitchen
.
In
the
end
the
evening
felt
relaxed
and
everyone
enjoyed
the
food
despite
the
small
delay
.
Common Phrases
intended audience
intended outcome
intended message
Synonyms
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