intransitive. With prepositional phrase (esp. with to, towards), infinitive, or adverb as complement. Of a resource: to be used for or put towards a…

transitive. To shape, form, direct (a person, a person's life, thoughts, actions, etc.); to discipline, train (a person, animal, one's tongue…

transitive (in passive). To be designed for some purpose; to be intended to do something. Now rare and archaic.

transitive. Usually in passive. To design (a thing) for a definite purpose; to intend or predestine (a person or thing) to have a particular…

To fix or set apart in intention for a particular purpose, use, end, course of action, etc.; to design, intend, devote, allot. (Most commonly in p…

To devote in intention to a particular purpose or use; to intend, design, allot; = destine, v. 3.

transitive. To design (a thing) for some purpose; to destine (a thing or person) to a fate or use; to… with prepositional or conjunctive phrase, or…

To arrange, design, prepare, adjust, adapt, or fit for a purpose. Const. for, or infinitive with to; now only in passive.