design synonyms

design

n.

  1. Arrangement for artistic or other effect

    pattern, motif, configuration, figure, device, decorative pattern, composition, layout, conception, diagram, drawing, sketch, rough representation, draft, blueprint, prototype, picture, tracing, commercial design, architectural design, outline, depiction, chart, map, plan, tracery, delineation, perspective, treatment, idea, study; see also composition 2, form 1, plan 1.

    Antonyms confusion*, jumble*, mess. *

  2. Planned intention or procedure

    object, intention, scheme; see plan 2, purpose 1. See syn. study at plan.

by design

on purpose, with intent, purposely; see deliberately.

design

v.

  1. To plan in a preliminary way

    block out, outline, sketch; see plan 1, 2.

  2. To conceive

    create, originate, make up, devise; see compose 3, create 2, invent 1, produce 2.

  3. To intend

    mean, set apart, aim at; see intend 2. See syn. study at intend.

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