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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Note: Where most Starlink users will be using a Residential service plan for their monthly service fees, Mini users will need a Starlink Roam plan, which is meant for users who are using the service on the go or frequently moving locations.
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PCMAG, 23 Mar. 2025
While some patients have noticed positive benefits, the treatment isn’t exactly meant for every skin type.
—Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 21 Mar. 2025
Blobfish are sometimes caught up in nets meant for orange roughy.
—Amanda Kooser, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
The system is clearly meant for longer periods during daylight hours.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 19 Mar. 2025
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PCMAG, 23 Mar. 2025
While some patients have noticed positive benefits, the treatment isn’t exactly meant for every skin type.
—Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 21 Mar. 2025
Blobfish are sometimes caught up in nets meant for orange roughy.
—Amanda Kooser, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
The system is clearly meant for longer periods during daylight hours.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 19 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for meant for (someone)
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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 28 Mar. 2025.
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