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Definition of intended

intended

/ɪnˈtɛndɪd/
in · tend · ed
Adverb:intendedly
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Plural:intendeds
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• adjective

1

Planned, meant, or designed for a specific purpose or recipient.

Example

"The medication had the intended effect of lowering the patient's blood pressure."

2

Engaged to be married; betrothed.

Example

"He introduced his intended bride to the entire extended family at the dinner."

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• noun

1

The person whom one is engaged to marry (usually preceded by a possessive pronoun).

Example

"She arrived at the reception arm in arm with her intended."

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• Rhymes for intended

• Nearby Words

intemperance
intemperate
intend
intended
intense
intensely
intenseness

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the past participle of the verb 'intend', which comes from Old French 'entendre' and Latin 'intendere' ('to stretch out, direct one's attention toward'), combining 'in-' ('toward') and 'tendere' ('to stretch').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Intended. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/intended
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