meant for (someone)
idiom
informal
: perfectly suited for (someone)
You were meant for me and I was meant for you.
I'm not surprised that they have such a happy marriage. I always knew that they were meant for each other.
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At 11,000 square feet, the collaborative space is meant for veterans, organizations and local community groups to come together.
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Samantha Gowen, Orange County Register, 21 May 2024
June is Pride Month with events and celebrations in much of the Western world, including the U.S.
While the State Department bulletin is meant for overseas travel, there is concern about a domestic threat from ISIS, two sources told CBS News.
—Margaret Brennan, CBS News, 17 May 2024
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Samantha Gowen, Orange County Register, 21 May 2024
June is Pride Month with events and celebrations in much of the Western world, including the U.S.
While the State Department bulletin is meant for overseas travel, there is concern about a domestic threat from ISIS, two sources told CBS News.
—Margaret Brennan, CBS News, 17 May 2024
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“Meant for (someone).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/meant%20for%20%28someone%29. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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