# designed

Pronunciation: US say "di-ZYND" /dɪˈzaɪnd/; UK

## Verb

1. Simple past and past participle of design. — simple past and past participle of design
   - Simple: Simple past and past participle of design. Use this form for planning or making something that already happened.
   - _The architect designed the building to withstand earthquakes._
   - _The dress was designed by a young newcomer._

## Adjective

2. Created according to a deliberate plan or pattern, rather than arising by accident.
   - Simple: Made on purpose, following a plan or pattern, not by chance.
   - _The exhibit features designed objects rather than found materials._
   - _Everything in the showroom is carefully designed, down to the lighting._

## Adjective

3. Planned or set apart in advance for a particular purpose or role. *(dated)*
   - Simple: Planned or set aside in advance for a special use.
   - _The chamber designed for the council remained closed to outsiders._
   - _She took the seat designed for the guest of honor._

Source: DictionaryAI, https://dictionaryai.com/define/designed (written from Wiktionary data, CC BY-SA 4.0: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/).