design

NOUNVERB /dɪ'zaɪn/
6 LETTERS · 2 SYLLABLES · STARTS WITH D

design is a valid 6-letter word worth 8 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words with Friends.

SCRABBLE WORDS WITH FRIENDS
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2 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 2 + 1 =8 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 16TRIPLE WORD → 24
MEANING

What does design mean?

NOUN · 7 SENSES
1

Something intended as a guide for making something else.

2

A decorative or artistic work.

“the coach had a design on the doors”

3

An arrangement scheme.

“the awkward design of the keyboard made operation difficult”

“it was an excellent design for living”

SYNONYMS
4

An anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions.

“he made no secret of his designs”

BROADER
6

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”

SYNONYMS
NARROWER
7

A preliminary sketch indicating the plan for something.

“the design of a building”

VERB · 7 SENSES
1

Conceive or fashion in the mind; invent.

“She designed a good excuse for not attending classes that day”

2

Create designs.

“Dupont designs for the house of Chanel”

BROADER
RELATED
3

Create the design for; create or execute in an artistic or highly skilled manner.

“Chanel designed the famous suit”

BROADER
4

Intend or have as a purpose.

“She designed to go far in the world of business”

5

Plan something for a specific role or purpose or effect.

“This room is not designed for work”

6

Make or work out a plan for; devise.

“design a new sales strategy”

7

Make a design of; plan out in systematic, often graphic form.

“design a better mousetrap”

SYNONYMS
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Anagrams of design

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