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
Synonyms
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
Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 10 June 2024
The most inhumane form of deterrence yet imagined failed in its intended goal.
—Ana Raquel Minian, TIME, 30 May 2024
That's not to say having thrusters is not important, but once the vehicle reached its intended orbit, the on-board propulsion was used mainly for station keeping and small maneuvers.
—Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 30 Apr. 2024
Officials also told News 12 that the woman was not the intended target, but the reason behind the shooting remains unclear.
—Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 11 June 2024
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Adjective
Tartaglione strangled Martin Luna, the intended target, to death with a zip tie, according to authorities.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 10 June 2024
The most inhumane form of deterrence yet imagined failed in its intended goal.
—Ana Raquel Minian, TIME, 30 May 2024
That's not to say having thrusters is not important, but once the vehicle reached its intended orbit, the on-board propulsion was used mainly for station keeping and small maneuvers.
—Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 30 Apr. 2024
Officials also told News 12 that the woman was not the intended target, but the reason behind the shooting remains unclear.
—Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 11 June 2024
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“Intended.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intended. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.
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