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de·sign
 design
- pronunciation:
- dih
zaIn
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
designed, designing, designs |
| definition 1: |
to make or draw plans for the structure or form of.
She designed the costumes for the movie.He designed his house himself.- synonyms:
- map out, plan
- similar words:
- block out, devise, draft, forge, frame, outline, plot, scheme, shape, sketch, style
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| definition 2: |
to plan for a certain goal or purpose.
They designed that playground for very young children.- synonyms:
- intend, target
- similar words:
- aim at, calculate, reserve
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| related words: |
aim, arrange, diagram, establish, fashion, intend, program, think |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a plan or outline showing how something is to be built or carried out.
The architect showed us his designs for the new office building.- synonyms:
- blueprint, draft, plan, program, scheme, strategy
- similar words:
- agenda, diagram, map, outline, sketch
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| definition 2: |
pattern.
The pillow cases have a floral design on them.- synonyms:
- pattern
- similar words:
- decoration, detail, figure, lay, print, shape
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| related words: |
arrangement, composition, illustration, intent, intention, method, object, objective, plan, plot, proposal |
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