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- pronunciation:
- dih
zaIn
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
designs, designing, designed |
| 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, or the way that something is put together or appears in the end because of the way it was planned.
The architect showed us his designs for the new office building.Everybody likes the design of the new chairs because they're more comfortable and look good too.- synonyms:
- blueprint, draft, plan, program, scheme, strategy
- similar words:
- agenda, diagram, map, outline, sketch
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| definition 2: |
a drawing made by an artist as a model of something.
She looked at many dress designs before going to stores to look for a wedding dress.- synonyms:
- drawing, picture
- similar words:
- painting, sketch
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| definition 3: |
a pattern or arrangement of things, especially one done by an artist or in an artistic way.
The pillow cases have a floral design on them.
- synonyms:
- pattern
- similar words:
- decoration, detail, figure, lay, print, shape, style
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| related words: |
arrangement, composition, illustration, intent, intention, method, object, objective, plan, plot, proposal |
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