What does "Designed to" mean?

intended to do something

Synonym: intended, meant Opposite: unintended, accidental

"Designed to" in a sentence

Real example sentences from TV shows and movies.

It's designed to make the body attack itself.

Grey's Anatomy S5E20

It looks as though it's a parchment designed to insult anyone...

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

That was designed to perform cardiovascular surgery.

Modern Family S9E2

Rules designed to make it impossible for women to enter this world.

Ratatouille

Look, all I'm saying is, that this is a physical expression that the body was designed to experience.

Sex and the City S1E4

This whole thing was designed just to get us to sign your bullshit deal.

Suits S3E6

I made 26 profiles, each designed to attract a different type of girl.

Parks and Recreation S3E10

"Designed to" in TV shows & movies

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