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to design

to design

∞ 2.6
To plan and make something so it looks and works as needed
  • verb
  • /dɪˈzaɪn/
translation icon : diseñar
  • The artist will design a new mural for the community center.
  • design programs
  • design systems
  • specifically designed

And so we have the students design systems.

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Examples

  • Student SFBT sessions will be designed to promote positive behavior choices in problem situations.

    Academic text (2011)

  • Many interactive stories based on well-known print materials are designed with specific developmental levels in mind.

    Academic text (2011)

  • So why did you decide to design in the way that you did?

  • So you have to design these tasks for crowd workers.

  • Our professional challenge is first to design a compelling model, then to deliver it effectively.

    Academic text (2011)

  • A second activity is to ask the students to design and build a biofilter.

    Academic text (2011)

  • Parents were invited to in-school educational sessions designed to support the curriculum activities.

    Academic text (2011)

  • They want you to design their new slogan.

  • So I load up Illustrator and design A hexagonal base.

  • We need to design a website that is user-friendly and visually appealing.

Synonyms

to plan
vsto design
∞ 1.0

To decide and arrange in advance how to do something

is more about arranging steps and timing than shaping look and function
to think of
vsto design
866 2.1

Invent a plan or idea in your mind

is the later stage that plans how something will look and work
to develop
vsto design
668 1.8

To create something new like an idea or product

is more about planning look and function rather than gradual creation or improvement
to create
vsto design
638 3.4

To make things like paintings, music, or stories for enjoyment

is more about planning how something will look and work than pure artistic making
to invent
vsto design
532 3.1

To make something new that did not exist before

is focused on planning how something will look and work rather than pure novelty
to engineer
vsto design
149 4.1

To plan or arrange something carefully using skill

is less about technical construction and more about planning look and function
to devise
vsto design
135 4.8

To plan or invent something carefully

is the broader act of planning appearance and function rather than careful invention
to formulate
vsto design
59 4.5

To create and describe an idea, plan, or theory clearly

is more about planning appearance and function rather than careful wording
to contrive
vsto design
13 7.3

To invent a clever plan or excuse

is more neutral and aimed at proper planning of appearance and function, not cunning
to architect
vsto design
  • Specialized
2 7.2

To design the overall structure of a system, especially software

is more focused on individual appearance and function than on overall structure
to blueprint
vsto design
1 4.4

To make a detailed plan for something

is the broader act of planning how something will look and work
to cook up a plan
vsto design
  • Informal
1 4.4

To think of a clever or secret plan to do something

is more formal and open planning of appearance and function, not secretive plotting

Antonyms

to destroy
∞ 1.0

Damage something so badly that it cannot be used or fixed

Idioms

by design
26 4.0

On purpose as part of a plan

Phrasal Verbs

to etch a design
6.5

To cut a pattern into glass, metal, or wood

Compounds

graphic design
15 3.5

The art of using pictures and words to show ideas clearly

interior design
12 3.2

Planning and decorating the inside of a home or office to make it look nice and work well

modern design
2 3.6

A style with clean lines, little decoration, open spaces, and materials like glass and metal

computer-aided design
  • Specialized
1 3.5

A way of using computer software to make and change detailed plans for buildings or products

intricate design
1 4.8

A pattern with many small connected parts that looks very detailed

design criteria
  • Specialized
1 3.9

Standards a designer must meet when creating a product or building

bombproof design
4.8

A very strong design that resists damage and heavy impact

borky design
  • Jargon
9.9

A confusing design that works badly and causes errors in apps or websites

bulletproof design
4.2

A design made to stop bullets and protect people or things

co-design
  • Specialized
4.1

A way of making things together with users and other people to share decisions

cookie-cutter design
  • Informal
4.4

Something that looks the same as many others and has no new ideas

crossback design
4.9

A style with straps that cross at the back used in dresses and swimsuits

creative design
4.1

Turning new and different ideas into products or objects that look good and work well

bare-boned design
5.7

A simple design that has only the basic parts needed

barococo design
9.9

A style that mixes Baroque and Rococo with ornate, playful decoration

monochromatic design
5.5

A design that uses one color and its different shades

multicursal design
  • Specialized
8.2

A layout with many paths, like a maze or garden

kaleidograph design
9.9

A bright repeating pattern of colored shapes that looks like a kaleidoscope

retrogreen design
7.9

A way of making rooms or products that mixes vintage looks with eco-friendly materials

optic design
6.2

Visual look and placement of parts to change how people see it

pedipulator design
  • Specialized
9.6

A machine part that moves like a leg or arm to make exact movements

pentagram design
7.6

A pattern of a five-pointed star used as a symbol in magic or culture

Scandiwegian design
6.1

A style of design from Scandinavian countries with simple, useful furniture and light colors

zipless design
  • UK
8.2

A style of clothing or bag without zippers that looks smooth and simple

How Deliberate

to design
∞ 2.6
to develop
668 1.8
to create
∞ 1.0
to make
∞ 1.0

Surface Forms

design infinitive
designed past
designed past participle
designing present participle
designs third person singular

Etymology

The word design as a verb comes from Latin designare, 'to mark out', and is related to sign. So, to design something is to plan and shape how it will look or work.