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Designed

Verb / dɪˈzaɪnd / Another word for designed — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to plan and make something for a specific use or purpose

Synonyms & similar words

plan design project undesigned contrive intentional planned created devised developed crafted engineered formed produced invented conceived arranged blueprinted drafted projected shaped composed fashioned formulated outlined programmed

Synonyms by register

Formal

conceived formulated devised originated

Informal

made cooked up dreamed up planned

Literary

fashioned wrought

Antonyms

accidental unplanned unintended spontaneous random fortuitous

Common collocations

  • carefully designed
  • specifically designed
  • intelligently designed
  • well designed
  • newly designed
  • designed to
  • designed for
  • designed by

Word family

noun design
verb design
adjective designed
adverb designedly

Usage note

The word 'designed' implies intentionality and purpose. It is often used to describe things that have been created with a specific goal or plan in mind, contrasting with things that happen by chance.

Example sentences

  1. She designed a new logo for the company.
  2. The architect designed a beautiful house.
  3. He designed a rocket ship for his science project.
  4. I want to design my own t-shirt.
  5. She is very talented at designing jewelry.

Quotes

  • Design is not just what it looks like and feels like. Design is how it works. - Steve Jobs
  • Design is a way of life, a point of view. It involves the whole complex of visual communications: talent, creative ability, manual skill, and technical knowledge. - Paul Rand
  • Design is not about decoration. It's about communication. - Marian Bantjes

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