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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Three years ago, Facebook parent Meta released a simple pair of RayBan glasses meant for recording video. —

Richard Nieva, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024 The Taiwanese official further stated that the Chinese military drills were meant for the incoming U.S. President Donald Trump and his government, as well as America's allies. —

Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024 These included what’s known as a robotic, powered exoskeleton meant for tired hikers. —

Cathrin Schaer, WWD, 9 Dec. 2024 While a lot of focus can be placed on movement that is meant for aesthetics—ie looking good for social media—pilates is about strengthening functional movement, so your body can move effectively in everyday situations. —

Max Berlinger, Robb Report, 5 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for meant for (someone)

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