design
1. the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan) (Freq. 13)
- he contributed to the design of a new instrument
• Syn:
designing
• Derivationally related forms:
design (for: designing)
• Hypernyms:
creating by mental acts
• Hyponyms:
planning
2. an arrangement scheme (Freq. 12)
- the awkward design of the keyboard made operation difficult
- it was an excellent design for living
- a plan for seating guests
• Syn:
plan
• Derivationally related forms:
plan (for: plan)
• Hypernyms:
arrangement, organization, organisation, system
• Hyponyms:
configuration, constellation, layout, trap, snare,
hotel plan, meal plan
3. something intended as a guide for making something else (Freq. 3)
- a blueprint for a house
- a pattern for a skirt
• Syn:
blueprint, pattern
• Derivationally related forms:
pattern (for: pattern), blueprint (for: blueprint)
• Hypernyms:
plan, program, programme
4. a decorative or artistic work (Freq. 2)
- the coach had a design on the doors
• Syn:
pattern, figure
• Hypernyms:
decoration, ornament, ornamentation
• Hyponyms:
argyle, argyll, bear claw, damascene, decal,
decalcomania, device, emblem, herringbone, herringbone pattern, linocut,
mandala, mihrab, motif, motive, polka dot, pyrograph,
screen saver, sunburst, tattoo, tetraskelion, tetraskele, triskelion,
triskele, weave, marking
5. an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions (Freq. 1)
- 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
• Syn:
purpose, intent, intention, aim
• Derivationally related forms:
aim (for: aim), intend (for: intent), purpose (for: purpose)
• Hypernyms:
goal, end
• Hyponyms:
mind, idea, cross-purpose, final cause, sake,
view, will
6. a preliminary sketch indicating the plan for something (Freq. 1)
- the design of a building
• Hypernyms:
sketch, study
7. the creation of something in the mind
• Syn:
invention, innovation, excogitation, conception
• Derivationally related forms:
conceive (for: conception), excogitate (for: excogitation), innovational (for: innovation), invent (for: invention)
• Hypernyms:
creativity, creativeness, creative thinking
• Hyponyms:
concoction, contrivance
1. make or work out a plan for;
devise (Freq. 31)
- They contrived to murder their boss
- design a new sales strategy
- plan an attack
• Syn:
plan, project, contrive
• Derivationally related forms:
contriver (for: contrive), project (for: project), plan (for: plan), planner (for: plan), planning (for: plan)
• Hypernyms:
create by mental act, create mentally
• Hyponyms:
plot, concert, map, map out
• Verb Frames:
- Somebody ----s something
- Somebody ----s to INFINITIVE
- Did he design his major works over a short period of time?
- They design the cape
2. plan something for a specific role or purpose or effect (Freq. 28)
- This room is not designed for work
• Hypernyms:
intend, destine, designate, specify
• Verb Frames:
- Somebody ----s something
- Somebody ----s something PP
3. create the design for;
create or execute in an artistic or highly skilled manner (Freq. 19)
- Chanel designed the famous suit
• Derivationally related forms:
designer, designing
• Hypernyms:
create, make
• Hyponyms:
cut, tailor, make up
• Verb Frames:
- Somebody ----s something
- Did he design his major works over a short period of time?
4. make a design of;
plan out in systematic, often graphic form (Freq. 8)
- design a better mousetrap
- plan the new wing of the museum
• Syn:
plan
• Derivationally related forms:
plan (for: plan), planner (for: plan), planning (for: plan), designer, designing
• Hypernyms:
create by mental act, create mentally
• Hyponyms:
engineer, redesign, blueprint, draft, draught
• Verb Frames:
- Somebody ----s something
5. create designs
- Dupont designs for the house of Chanel
• Derivationally related forms:
designer
• Hypernyms:
create, make
• Verb Frames:
- Somebody ----s
- Did he design his major works over a short period of time?
6. conceive or fashion in the mind;
invent
- She designed a good excuse for not attending classes that day
• Hypernyms:
gestate, conceive, conceptualize, conceptualise
• Verb Frames:
- Somebody ----s something
7. intend or have as a purpose
- She designed to go far in the world of business
• Hypernyms:
intend, mean, think
• Verb Frames:
- Somebody ----s to INFINITIVE
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