Definition
MEAN: to intend
[+ to infinitive] I've been meaning to phone you all week.
Do you think she meant to say 9 a.m. instead of 9 p.m.?
[+ object + to infinitive] This exercise isn't meant to be difficult.
They didn't mean for her to read the letter.
- to be intended for sb
to be made, designed, or provided for a particular person or purpose:
The book is intended for anyone who wants to learn more about the Internet.
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