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Definition be meant to do something in American English

be meant to do something phrase

phrase
1

to have a particular responsibility or duty

Example

You were meant to keep the children out of trouble.

Synonyms and related words
answer for accept carry
2

to have a particular purpose. This is sometimes used for suggesting that something does not succeed very well

Example

It was meant to be an apology, but it only made her angry.

Synonyms and related words
function act as be oriented to/toward
Definition be meant to do something in American English