<p><strong>Verb (used with object)</strong></p><ul><li>to prepare the preliminary sketch or plans for</li><li>to design a new bridge</li><li>to plan and fashion artistically or skillfully</li><li>to intend for a definite purpose</li><li>to form or conceive in the mind</li><li>to contrive</li><li>to plan</li><li>to assign in thought or intention</li><li>to mark out, as by a sign</li><li>to indicate</li></ul><p><strong>Verb (used without object)</strong></p><ul><li>to make drawings, preliminary sketches, or plans</li><li>to plan and fashion the form and structure of an object, work of art, decorative scheme, etc.</li></ul><p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>an outline, sketch, or plan of the form and structure of a work of art, an edifice, or a machine</li><li>organization or structure of formal elements in a work of art</li><li>composition</li><li>the combination of details or features of a picture, building, etc.</li><li>the pattern or motif of artistic work</li><li>the design on a bracelet</li><li>the art of designing</li><li>a plan or project</li><li>a design for a new process</li><li>a plot or intrigue, especially an underhand, deceitful, or treacherous one</li><li>designs, a hostile or aggressive project or scheme having evil or selfish motives</li><li>intention</li><li>purpose</li><li>end</li><li>adaptation of means to a preconceived end</li></ul>