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Meaning of the word plans in English

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plans

Noun

1.

a detailed proposal for doing or achieving something.

Example:
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the UN peace plan
Synonym:
scheme plan of action idea master plan game plan proposal proposition ploy suggestion project program system method procedure strategy stratagem formula recipe scenario arrangement schedule agenda way means measure tactic tack plot device maneuver ruse shift
2.

an intention or decision about what one is going to do.

Example:
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I have no plans to retire
Synonym:
intention aim idea intent objective object goal target hope aspiration ambition

Verb

1.

decide on and arrange in advance.

Example:
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they were planning a trip to Egypt
Synonym:
organize arrange work out think out design line up outline map out chalk out draft prepare schedule program formulate frame project develop set up shape build devise concoct contrive plot scheme cook up hatch brew mastermind orchestrate choreograph slate excogitate intend aim propose mean hope want wish desire contemplate envisage foresee envision expect purpose
2.

design or make a plan of (something to be made or built).

Example:
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they were planning a garden
Synonym:
design map out plat
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