adj

intended

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adj

Planned or meant to happen, rather than accidental.

"The joke didn't have its intended effect."

"This gift is intended for my sister, not you."

noun

Informal term for one's fiancé or fiancée.

"He proudly introduced Sarah as his intended."

How to Use Intended

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishMeant on purpose, or (older/playful use) one's husband- or wife-to-be.

When to use it

The "fiancé" sense is old-fashioned or playful, not standard modern usage.

Common pairings

intended effect intended audience as intended

intendeds plural

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The joke didn't have its _____ effect.

unintended

accidental involuntary unintended

ended bended blended amended defended extended attended expended pretended distended suspended unattended

unintended accidental involuntary