Synonyms

designed

American

[dih-zahynd] / dɪˈzaɪnd /

adjective

made or done intentionally; intended; planned.

Other Word Forms

designedness noun
nondesigned adjective
predesigned adjective
well-designed adjective

Etymology

Origin of designed

First recorded in 1580–90; design + -ed ²

Example Sentences

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On Thursday, the LA84 Foundation sponsored its eighth Play Equity Summit, which is designed to find solutions to the challenges of access to youth sports activities.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Tencent Video described PetTV as a "24-hour happiness hub specially designed for your furry kids" in a post on social media app WeChat introducing the service last weekend.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

But at UConn, coach Dan Hurley has discovered the formula to staying on top in a sport designed to knock you down.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

In one study, the team partnered with researchers at Washington State University to use a specially designed microwave fryer.

From Science Daily • Apr. 2, 2026

SABIO, IAN: You’re the one who designed it, Mom.

From "The First State of Being" by Erin Entrada Kelly

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