n. a preliminary sketch indicating the plan for something; "the design of a building"

n. the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan); "he contributed to the design of a new instrument"

n. an arrangement scheme; "the awkward design of the keyboard made operation difficult"; "it was an excellent design for living"; "a plan for seating guests"

n. a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held

n. a decorative or artistic work; "the coach had a design on the doors"

n. something intended as a guide for making something else; "a blueprint for a house"; "a pattern for a skirt"

n. the creation of something in the mind

v. design something for a specific role or purpose or effect; "This room is not designed for work"

v. create the design for; create or execute in an artistic or highly skilled manner; "Chanel designed the famous suit"

v. meet by design; be present at the arrival of; "Can you meet me at the train station?"

v. undergo or suffer; "meet a violent death"; "suffer a terrible fate"

v. get together socially or for a specific purpose

v. make or work out a plan for; devise; "They contrived to murder their boss"; "design a new sales strategy"; "plan an attack"

v. make a design of; plan out in systematic, often graphic form; "design a better mousetrap"; "plan the new wing of the museum"

v. come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort; "excogitate a way to measure the speed of light"

v. contend against an opponent in a sport, game, or battle; "Princeton plays Yale this weekend"; "Charlie likes to play Mary"

v. be in direct physical contact with; make contact; "The two buildings touch"; "Their hands touched"; "The wire must not contact the metal cover"; "The surfaces contact at this point"

v. collect in one place; "We assembled in the church basement"; "Let's gather in the dining room"

v. satisfy or fulfill; "meet a need"; "this job doesn't match my dreams"

v. get to know; get acquainted with; "I met this really handsome guy at a bar last night!"; "we met in Singapore"

v. satisfy a condition or restriction; "Does this paper meet the requirements for the degree?"

v. be adjacent or come together; "The lines converge at this point"

v. experience as a reaction; "My proposal met with much opposition"

v. fill or meet a want or need

v. collect in one place; "We assembled in the church basement"; "Let's gather in the dining room"

v. move towards; "We were approaching our destination"; "They are drawing near"; "The enemy army came nearer and nearer"

v. come together; "I'll probably see you at the meeting"; "How nice to see you again!"

adv. "every hour, a train goes past"

adv. "Put aside some money"

adv. "She put her sewing by when he entered"

adj. located on a side; "side fences"; "the side porch"

adj. being precisely fitting and right; "it is only meet that she should be seated first"

n. a drawing intended to explain how something works; a drawing showing the relation between the parts

n. graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface; "a small painting by Picasso"; "he bought the painting as an investment"; "his pictures hang in the Louvre"

n. scale drawing of a structure; "the plans for City Hall were on file"

n. a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished; "they drew up a six-step plan"; "they discussed plans for a new bond issue"

n. something intended as a guide for making something else; "a blueprint for a house"; "a pattern for a skirt"

n. a formal contest in which two or more persons or teams compete

n. a series of jousts between knights contesting for a prize

n. a sporting competition in which contestants play a series of games to decide the winner

n. something that happens at a given place and time

n. an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants

n. a single play of a sport or other contest; "the game lasted two hours"

n. a single distinct event

n. a significant event in your life (or in a project)

n. a remarkable development

n. something that is created by arranging several things to form a unified whole; "he envied the composition of their faculty"

n. (geology) the geological features of the earth

n. a pointed tool for writing or drawing or engraving; "he drew the design on the stencil with a steel stylus"

n. container into which liquid is poured to create a given shape when it hardens

n. small cubes with 1 to 6 spots on the faces; used to generate random numbers

n. a cutting tool that is fitted into a diestock and used for cutting male (external) screw threads on screws or bolts or pipes or rods

n. a device used for shaping metal

n. a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished; "they drew up a six-step plan"; "they discussed plans for a new bond issue"

n. an arrangement scheme; "the awkward design of the keyboard made operation difficult"; "it was an excellent design for living"; "a plan for seating guests"

n. an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions; "his intent was to provide a new translation"; "good intentions are not enough"; "it was created with the conscious aim of answering immediate needs"; "he made no secret of his designs"

n. the idea that is intended; "What is the meaning of this proverb?"

n. the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable); "the sole object of her trip was to see her children"

n. a unifying idea that is a recurrent element in a literary or artistic work; "it was the usual `boy gets girl' theme"

n. an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances

n. some situation or event that is thought about; "he kept drifting off the topic"; "he had been thinking about the subject for several years"; "it is a matter for the police"

n. a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal); "they concocted a plot to discredit the governor"; "I saw through his little game from the start"

n. a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group; "it was a policy of retribution"; "a politician keeps changing his policies"

n. an elaborate and systematic plan of action

n. a procedure or process for obtaining an objective; "they had to devise a system that did not depend on cooperation"

n. a plan for attaining a particular goal

n. an odd or fanciful or capricious idea; "the theatrical notion of disguise is associated with disaster in his stories"; "he had a whimsy about flying to the moon"; "whimsy can be humorous to someone with time to enjoy it"

n. a crafty and involved plot to achieve your (usually sinister) ends

n. a type of product; "his car was an old model"

n. the state of affairs that a plan is intended to achieve and that (when achieved) terminates behavior intended to achieve it; "the ends justify the means"

n. an ability to understand the meaning or importance of something (or the knowledge acquired as a result); "how you can do that is beyond my comprehension"; "he was famous for his comprehension of American literature"

n. the representation of what is perceived; basic component in the formation of a concept

n. the process of perceiving

n. imagination unrestricted by reality; "a schoolgirl fantasy"

n. making modern in appearance or behavior; "the modernization of Nigeria will be a long process"

n. originality by virtue of being new and surprising

n. a device or control that is very useful for a particular job

v. plan in detail; "Bush is charting a course to destroy Saddam Hussein"

v. plan secretly, usually something illegal; "They plotted the overthrow of the government"

v. make up plans or basic details for; "frame a policy"

v. plan and direct (a complex undertaking); "he masterminded the robbery"

v. devise or invent; "He thought up a plan to get rich quickly"; "no-one had ever thought of such a clever piece of software"

v. plan in detail; "Bush is charting a course to destroy Saddam Hussein"

v. present for consideration

v. plan secretly, usually something illegal; "They plotted the overthrow of the government"

v. make plans for something; "He is planning a trip with his family"

v. put into a proper or systematic order; "arrange the books on the shelves in chronological order"

v. make arrangements for; "Can you arrange a meeting with the President?"

v. plan, organize, and carry out (an event); "the neighboring tribe staged an invasion"

v. adapt for performance in a different way; "set this poem to music"

v. to prepare verbally, either for written or spoken delivery; "prepare a report"; "prepare a speech"

v. resist doing something; "He refrained from hitting him back"; "she could not forbear weeping"

v. behave in a certain manner; "She carried herself well"; "he bore himself with dignity"; "They conducted themselves well during these difficult times"

v. be in some specified state or condition; "I stand corrected"

v. put up with something or somebody unpleasant; "I cannot bear his constant criticism"; "The new secretary had to endure a lot of unprofessional remarks"; "he learned to tolerate the heat"; "She stuck out two years in a miserable marriage"

v. be earlier in time; go back further; "Stone tools precede bronze tools"

v. make or cause to be or to become; "make a mess in one's office"; "create a furor"

v. cause to happen, occur or exist; "This procedure produces a curious effect"; "The new law gave rise to many complaints"; "These chemicals produce a noxious vapor"; "the new President must bring about a change in the health care system"

v. picture to oneself; imagine possible; "I cannot envision him as President"

v. make up something artificial or untrue

v. plan, organize, and carry out (an event); "the neighboring tribe staged an invasion"

v. perform without preparation; "he extemporized a speech at the wedding"

v. bring into being; "He initiated a new program"; "Start a foundation"

v. plan and direct (a complex undertaking); "he masterminded the robbery"

v. put into a proper or systematic order; "arrange the books on the shelves in chronological order"

v. plan secretly, usually something illegal; "They plotted the overthrow of the government"

v. invent; "trump up charges"

v. make a schematic or technical drawing of that shows how things work or how they are constructed

v. to prepare verbally, either for written or spoken delivery; "prepare a report"; "prepare a speech"

v. make or cause to be or to become; "make a mess in one's office"; "create a furor"

v. bring into being; "He initiated a new program"; "Start a foundation"

v. make out of components (often in an improvising manner); "She fashioned a tent out of a sheet and a few sticks"

v. put into a proper or systematic order; "arrange the books on the shelves in chronological order"

v. adapt for performance in a different way; "set this poem to music"

v. make out of components (often in an improvising manner); "She fashioned a tent out of a sheet and a few sticks"

v. shape or influence; give direction to; "experience often determines ability"; "mold public opinion"

v. make according to requirements; "customize a car"

v. adapt or conform oneself to new or different conditions; "We must adjust to the bad economic situation"

v. make less severe or harsh or extreme; "please modify this letter to make it more polite"; "he modified his views on same-gender marriage"

v. create (clothes) with cloth; "Can the seamstress sew me a suit by next week?"

v. put into a certain place or abstract location; "Put your things here"; "Set the tray down"; "Set the dogs on the scent of the missing children"; "Place emphasis on a certain point"

v. put or send forth; "She threw the flashlight beam into the corner"; "The setting sun threw long shadows"; "cast a spell"; "cast a warm light"

v. arrange according to a system or reduce to a system; "systematize our scientific knowledge"

v. form in clay, wax, etc; "model a head with clay"

v. plan in detail; "Bush is charting a course to destroy Saddam Hussein"

v. elicit responses, such as objections, criticism, applause, etc.; "The President's comments drew sharp criticism from the Republicans"; "The comedian drew a lot of laughter"

v. make, formulate, or derive in the mind; "I draw a line here"; "draw a conclusion"; "draw parallels"; "make an estimate"; "What do you make of his remarks?"

v. make up plans or basic details for; "frame a policy"

v. make a map of; show or establish the features of details of; "map the surface of Venus"

v. make something, usually for a specific function; "She molded the rice balls carefully"; "Form cylinders from the dough"; "shape a figure"; "Work the metal into a sword"

v. experience as a reaction; "My proposal met with much opposition"

v. come together; "I'll probably see you at the meeting"; "How nice to see you again!"

v. be equal to in quality or ability; "Nothing can rival cotton for durability"; "Your performance doesn't even touch that of your colleagues"; "Her persistence and ambition only matches that of her parents"

v. be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight; "the tribesmen fought each other"; "Siblings are always fighting"; "Militant groups are contending for control of the country"

v. face or endure with courage; "She braved the elements"

v. be located near or adjacent to; "Pakistan neighbors India"

v. connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces; "Can you connect the two loudspeakers?"; "Tie the ropes together"; "Link arms"

v. make contact or come together; "The two roads join here"

v. have or possess in combination; "she unites charm with a good business sense"

v. speak to someone

v. deal with (something unpleasant) head on; "You must confront your problems"; "He faced the terrible consequences of his mistakes"

v. begin to deal with; "approach a task"; "go about a difficult problem"; "approach a new project"

v. behave well or properly; "The children must learn to behave"

v. behave in a certain manner; "She carried herself well"; "he bore himself with dignity"; "They conducted themselves well during these difficult times"

v. be identical or equivalent to; "One dollar equals 1,000 rubles these days!"

v. be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity; "A few words would answer"; "This car suits my purpose well"; "Will $100 do?"; "A 'B' grade doesn't suffice to get me into medical school"; "Nothing else will serve"

v. contend against an opponent in a sport, game, or battle; "Princeton plays Yale this weekend"; "Charlie likes to play Mary"

v. come together; "I'll probably see you at the meeting"; "How nice to see you again!"

v. go or live through; "We had many trials to go through"; "he saw action in Viet Nam"

v. fulfil the requirements or expectations of

v. provide or furnish with; "We provided the room with an electrical heater"

v. cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of; "She managed to mollify the angry customer"

v. fill to satisfaction; "I am sated"

v. bring to a head or to the highest point; "Seurat culminated pointillism"

v. finish eating all the food on one's plate or on the table; "She polished off the remaining potatoes"

v. convert into cash; of goods and property

v. pay off (loans or promissory notes)

v. look after; be the keeper of; have charge of; "He keeps the shop when I am gone"

v. claim back

v. regain or make up for; "recuperate one's losses"

v. come upon after searching; find the location of something that was missed or lost; "Did you find your glasses?"; "I cannot find my gloves!"

v. regain possession of something

v. make less rigid or softer

v. supply or feed to surfeit

v. assemble or get together; "gather some stones"; "pull your thoughts together"

v. cease to operate or cause to cease operating; "The owners decided to move and to close the factory"; "My business closes every night at 8 P.M."; "close up the shop"

v. be in session; "When does the court of law sit?"

v. collect in one place; "We assembled in the church basement"; "Let's gather in the dining room"

v. harass with persistent criticism or carping; "The children teased the new teacher"; "Don't ride me so hard over my failure"; "His fellow workers razzed him when he wore a jacket and tie"

v. ask to come; "summon a lawyer"

v. advance or converge on; "The police were closing in on him"

v. be close or similar; "Her results approximate my own"

v. reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress; "She arrived home at 7 o'clock"; "She didn't get to Chicago until after midnight"

v. express greetings upon meeting someone

v. move or draw together at a certain location; "The crowd converged on the movie star"

v. move with a low humming noise

v. be struck or affected by; "catch fire"; "catch the mood"

v. travel past; "The sports car passed all the trucks"

v. contend against an opponent in a sport, game, or battle; "Princeton plays Yale this weekend"; "Charlie likes to play Mary"

v. experience as a reaction; "My proposal met with much opposition"

adj. appropriate to; "behavior befitting a father"

adj. of an appropriate or pertinent nature

adj. according with custom or propriety; "her becoming modesty"; "comely behavior"; "it is not comme il faut for a gentleman to be constantly asking for money"; "a decent burial"; "seemly behavior"

adj. characterized by propriety and dignity and good taste in manners and conduct; "the tete-a-tete was decorous in the extreme"

adj. having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified; "good news from the hospital"; "a good report card"; "when she was good she was very very good"; "a good knife is one good for cutting"; "this stump will make a good picnic table"; "a good check"; "a good joke"; "a good exterior paint"; "a good secretary"; "a good dress for the office"

adv. "He faced backward"

adv. later than usual or than expected; "the train arrived late"; "we awoke late"; "the children came late to school"; "notice came so tardily that we almost missed the deadline"; "I belatedly wished her a happy birthday"

v. move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody; "He came singing down the road"; "Come with me to the Casbah"; "come down here!"; "come out of the closet!"; "come into the room"

v. be similar, be in line with

adj. qualifying or explaining; placed or as if placed in parentheses; "parenthetical remarks"

adj. related to the key issue but not of central importance; "a peripheral interest"; "energy is far from a peripheral issue in the economy"; "peripheral issues"

adj. depending on or incidental to what is original or primary; "a secondary infection"

adj. added to complete or make up a deficiency; "produced supplementary volumes"

adj. acceptable to your conscience

adj. given or inflicted in requital according to merits or deserts; "retributive justice"

adj. legally valid; "a rightful inheritance"

v. extend in a different direction; "The lines start to diverge here"; "Their interests diverged"

v. have no limits as a mathematical series

adj. lacking in value or merit; "dispel a student whose conduct is deemed unworthy"; "unworthy of forgiveness"