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- pronunciation:
- dih
zaIn
- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, intransitive verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun), Word Explorer, Word Parts
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transitive verb |
| inflections: |
designs, designing, designed |
| definition 1: |
to make or draw plans for, esp. the structure or form of.
The government is attempting to design a new welfare system.She designed all the costumes for the play.The architect who designed the museum also designed the city hall.- synonyms:
- engineer, map out, plan
- similar words:
- block out, blueprint, devise, draft, forge, formulate, frame, outline, plot, project, scheme, shape, sketch, style
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| definition 2: |
to conceive; invent.
They designed a plan to increase business traffic in the downtown area.- synonyms:
- conceive, dream up, formulate, invent
- similar words:
- coin, contrive, create, form, hatch, innovate, originate, plan, project, scheme
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| definition 3: |
to intend for a specific goal or purpose.
The program was designed to educate the public.- synonyms:
- earmark, intend, target
- similar words:
- aim at, calculate, reserve
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| related words: |
aim, arrange, diagram, establish, fashion, intend, program, purpose, structure, tailor, think |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition: |
to create plans or designs.
- synonyms:
- contrive, devise, plan
- similar words:
- scheme
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| related words: |
aim, arrange, plan, program, tailor |
adverb + (v.)design
carefully, originally, poorly, properly, specially, specifically
(v.)design
+ adverb
primarily
(v.)design
+ noun
architect, building, measure
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a plan or outline showing how something is to be built or carried out, or the resulting set of features of a plan or outline in the finished product.
The architect showed us his designs for the new office building.The design of the new air conditioners makes them more efficient and easier to install, but some people don't like how they look.- synonyms:
- blueprint, draft, layout, plan, program, scheme, strategy
- similar words:
- agenda, architecture, diagram, map, outline, schematic, sketch
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| definition 2: |
an artistic rendering; drawing.
She looked at many dress designs before going to stores to look for a wedding dress.The artist showed his newest and best designs to the advertising executive in the hope of being hired.- synonyms:
- drawing, picture
- similar words:
- painting, portrayal, sketch
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| definition 3: |
a pattern or consciously conceived arrangement of elements.
The curtains have a floral design across the top.The design of the living room is attractive and also makes it easy for people to talk to each other.
- synonyms:
- pattern
- similar words:
- architecture, decoration, detail, fashion, figure, lay, layout, motif, print, shape, style
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| definition 4: |
the art of creating drawings.
He is studying design at the art institute.- similar words:
- art, drawing, fashion, graphic arts, graphics, painting
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| definition 5: |
end; purpose.
The town council's design had been to improve conditions in the neighborhoods.- synonyms:
- aim, goal, intention, objective, purport, purpose
- similar words:
- ambition, aspiration, desire, destination, dream, end, hope, mark, reason, target, wish
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| definition 6: |
(often pl.) scheme or plot.
Marrying her was all part of his design to obtain wealth and power.- synonyms:
- intentions, plan, plot, scheme
- similar words:
- cabal, tactic
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| definition 7: |
purposeful intention, real or inferred, to which the nature of events or things can be attributed.
We found each other and fell in love, as if by some design. |
| related words: |
arrangement, artistry, composition, conception, construction, graphic, illustration, intent, intention, layout, lead, line, method, miniature, object, objective, pattern, plan, plot, proposal, purport, texture, thought, web |
adjective + (n.)design
abstract,
advanced,
architectural,
basic,
classic,
contemporary,
cross-sectional,
detailed,
experimental,
floral,
geometric,
grand,
graphic,
industrial,
innovative,
instructional,
intelligent,
interior,
intricate,
mechanical,
original,
overall,
simple,
structural,
sustainable,
unique,
universal,
urban
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verb + (n.)design
employ, incorporate
(n.)design
+ verb
feature
noun + (n.)design
aircraft, architecture, costume, craft, curriculum, custom, engineering, fabric, fashion, furniture, landscape, method, planning, product, research, socket, suspension, textile
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The word design
contains the following parts:
de-
Latin
prefix
that means from; away from; down from; reverse, negate.
  Example words:
biodegradable, debase, debate, decay, deceive, deception, decide, decision, decline, decode, decriminalize, deduct, defer, defoliant, deform, defy, degrade, dehydrate, deject, delete, demagnetize, demerit, demoralize, demote, depend, deplete, deport, depose, deprive, descend, describe, description, desegregate, design, designate, despicable, despise, detach, detect, detract, devolve, indefeasible, independence, indescribable, indestructible
- synonyms:
- dis-, un-
sign
Latin
root
that means mark, sign
Example words:
assign, assignation, consign, design, designate, ensign, insignia, resign, resignation, sign, signature, significant, signify
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