Synonyms:
design, designing
Meaning: the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan); "he contributed to the design of a new instrument"
Synonyms:
design, plan
Meaning: an arrangement scheme; "the awkward design of the keyboard made operation difficult"; "it was an excellent design for living"; "a plan for seating guests"
Synonyms:
blueprint, design, pattern
Meaning: something intended as a guide for making something else; "a blueprint for a house"; "a pattern for a skirt"
Synonyms:
design, pattern, figure
Meaning: a decorative or artistic work; "the coach had a design on the doors"
Synonyms:
purpose, intent, intention, aim, design
Meaning: an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions; "his intent was to provide a new translation"; "good intentions are not enough"; "it was created with the conscious aim of answering immediate needs"; "he made no secret of his designs"
Synonyms:
design
Meaning: a preliminary sketch indicating the plan for something; "the design of a building"
verb
meaning of the word
Synonyms:
plan, project, contrive, design
Meaning: make or work out a plan for; devise; "They contrived to murder their boss"; "design a new sales strategy"; "plan an attack"
Synonyms:
design
Meaning: plan something for a specific role or purpose or effect; "This room is not designed for work"
Synonyms:
design
Meaning: create the design for; create or execute in an artistic or highly skilled manner; "Chanel designed the famous suit"
Synonyms:
design, plan
Meaning: make a design of; plan out in systematic, often graphic form; "design a better mousetrap"; "plan the new wing of the museum"
Usage examples
"He will design and execute them.
He, however, persisted in his design.
"We will have Mr. Darcy design something different for you."
He had begun to dream of glorious subtilties of design and colour.
When carefully sewn on they looked as if they were a design in the stuff.
More by instinct than design he hit upon the narrow court that was the elevator.
"First listen to me," said the Grub, and she told her about the Queen's wicked design.
Many of our textile fabrics bear the names of tea-masters who conceived their color or design.
OF THE ORIGIN AND DESIGN OF GOVERNMENT IN GENERAL, WITH CONCISE REMARKS ON THE ENGLISH CONSTITUTION
The bridal veil was composed of ineffable lace, made from an original design expressly for this bride.