designed
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /dɪˈzaɪnd/
KK: /dɪˈzaɪnd/
adjective
Definition
Created with a specific plan or purpose in mind.
Example
The new building was designed to be environmentally friendly.
Conversation
Have you seen the new phone they designed?
Yeah, I heard it has some amazing features!
I can’t believe how sleek and modern it looks, too.
Definitely, it's really designed for convenience.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
crafted
planned
fashioned
Antonyms
random
haphazard
unplanned
verb
Definition
To create or plan something with a specific purpose or intention in mind.
Example
The architect designed a beautiful new building for the city.
Tense Forms
Past: designed
Past Participle: designed
Conversation
Did you see the new app they designed for tracking fitness?
Yeah, I heard it's really user-friendly and helpful.
I think it's amazing how they designed the interface so intuitively.
Root Explanation
Designed → It is formed from "design" (from Old French *designer*, meaning to mark out or designate) and "-ed" (a suffix indicating past tense). The word "designed" means that something has been marked out or planned in the past.
Memory Tip
Think of the word 'design' meaning to mark out or plan something, and remember that 'designed' refers to something that has been planned or created.
Visually Confused Words
undesigned
resigned
nondesigned
onesigned
undesignedly
undesignated
feigned
destine