Synonyms for Design (same or very similar meaning)
WordNet sense 1 (an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions):
aim, intent, intention, purpose
WordNet sense 2 (something intended as a guide for making something else):
blueprint, pattern
WordNet sense 3 (an arrangement scheme):
plan
WordNet sense 4 (the creation of something in the mind):
conception, innovation, invention, excogitation
WordNet sense 5 (a decorative or artistic work):
figure
WordNet sense 6 (make or work out a plan for; devise):
contrive, project, project
WordNet sense 7 (the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)):
designing
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