meant for (someone)
idiom
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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The challenge wasn't just meant for hunters to win the share of about $25,000 in prizes.
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CBS News, 18 Sep. 2024
Note that this online renewal service is not meant for those who need a passport immediately, as processing time is expected to be 6-8 weeks.
—Erica Wertheim Zohar, Forbes, 18 Sep. 2024
If those features weren’t meant for eating, what were they used for?
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 11 Sep. 2024
The Castella dress is meant for casual, easygoing weekends spent outdoors with loved ones, according to Vogue — perfect for the Princess of Wales, 42, who has expressed in the past her affinity for nature and her deep love for her family.
—Rachel Burchfield, Peoplemag, 11 Sep. 2024
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CBS News, 18 Sep. 2024
Note that this online renewal service is not meant for those who need a passport immediately, as processing time is expected to be 6-8 weeks.
—Erica Wertheim Zohar, Forbes, 18 Sep. 2024
If those features weren’t meant for eating, what were they used for?
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 11 Sep. 2024
The Castella dress is meant for casual, easygoing weekends spent outdoors with loved ones, according to Vogue — perfect for the Princess of Wales, 42, who has expressed in the past her affinity for nature and her deep love for her family.
—Rachel Burchfield, Peoplemag, 11 Sep. 2024
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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 1 Oct. 2024.
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