I. noun
1.
a method devised for making or doing something or attaining an end
each company had a plan for increasing profits
Synonyms: blueprint, design, game plan, project, scheme, strategy
Related Word: conception, idea, notion; ground plan, projection, projet; intent, intention, platform, purpose; means, method, way
Idioms: course ( or plan) of action
2.
Synonyms: intention , animus, design, intendment, intent, meaning, purpose
Related Word: policy
3.
Synonyms: order 8, method, orderliness, pattern, system
II. verb
1.
Synonyms: design 3, arrange, lay out, map (out), set out
2.
to formulate a plan for arranging, realizing, or achieving something
planned next year's program
Synonyms: arrange, blueprint, cast, chart, design, devise, ||dope out, project; compare design 3
Related Word: contemplate, meditate; cut out, draft, outline, sketch; figure (out), think (out); formulate, work out; organize
3.
Synonyms: intend 2, aim, contemplate, design, mean, ||mind, propose, purpose
Idioms: be planning ( or counting) on, have all intentions of, have every intention of