v. 1 plan, draw up, think of, conceive of, contemplate, devise, lay out, visualize, envisage, envision, sketch (out), pattern, set up The building was originally designed as the centre-piece for a whole new development 2 plan, sketch (out), delineate, outline, draft, work or map or block out, lay out, devise, invent, contrive, create, conceive, originate, think up, develop, organize, frame, shape, mould, forge, make, construct, form, fashion John Smithers has designed a new sales strategy for the company 3 sketch, draft, lay out, draw; form, devise Who designed the company's new logo? 4 intend, mean, plan; purpose, destine; scheme, plot The building was originally designed to be a school The book was designed for children.
n. 5 plan, scheme, conception, study, project, proposal, undertaking, enterprise; blueprint, pattern, chart, diagram, layout, map, drawing, draft, sketch, model, prototype The grand design for rebuilding the city was not approved 6 form, shape, configuration, pattern, style, motif, format, layout, make-up, delineation, arrangement, organization, composition, structure, construction I don't much care for her new design of my monogram 7 aim, purpose, intention, objective, object, goal, point, target, intent My design had been to go at once to London 8 designs. plot, intrigue, stratagem, cabal, conspiracy, conniving, manipulation, connivance, evil intent or intentions His designs against me have borne bitter fruit