intended

1 of 2

adjective

in·​tend·​ed in-ˈten-dəd How to pronounce intended (audio)
Synonyms of intended
1
: expected to be such in the future
an intended career
his intended bride
2
: intentional
intendedly adverb

intended

2 of 2

noun

: the person to whom another is engaged

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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
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Adjective
But there’s debate over another statement Sweeney made as part of her intended clarification. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 7 Aug. 2026 My company's research found that 67% of organizations already suspect AI agents have accessed data beyond their intended scope. — Oded Hareven, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Noun
Once the intendeds did tie the knot, their love deepened into a lifetime of devotion and admiration. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 12 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for intended

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1767, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of intended was in the 15th century

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“Intended.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intended. Accessed 12 Aug. 2026.

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intended

1 of 2 adjective
in·​tend·​ed
in-ˈten-dəd
1
: expected to be such in the future
your intended career
2
: intentional
an intended insult

intended

2 of 2 noun
: the person to whom another is engaged to be married

Legal Definition

intended

adjective
in·​tend·​ed
: specifically planned or contemplated
an intended injury
intended uses
the intended beneficiary

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