transitive verb

1. to make preliminary sketches of; sketch a pattern or outline for; plan
2. to plan and carry out, esp. by artistic arrangement or in a skillful way
3. to form (plans, etc.) in the mind; contrive
4. to plan to do; purpose; intend
5. to intend or set apart for some purpose

Etymology: ME designen < L designare, to mark out, define < de-, out, from + signare, to mark < signum, a mark, sign

intransitive verb

1. to make designs
2. to make original plans, sketches, patterns, etc.; work as a designer

noun

1. a plan; scheme; project
2. purpose; intention; aim
3. a thing planned for or outcome aimed at
4. development according to a plan to find a design in history
5. a secret, usually dishonest or selfish scheme: often with on or upon to have designs on another's property
6. a plan or sketch to work from; pattern a design for a house
7. the art of making designs or patterns
8. the arrangement of parts, details, form, color, etc. so as to produce an artistic unit; artistic invention the design of a rug
9. a finished artistic work or decoration

Etymology: Fr dessein < It disegno < disignare < L designare