Directed
Directed adjective - (often used in combination) having a specified direction.
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Synonyms for Directed
Intended and directed are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Intended" instead an adjective "Directed".
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Both words in one sentence
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Cynicism: The story is on the cynical end; it has been directed by Mamoru Oshii, anyway, and the original author intended it to be like this, too.
Source: Anime / The Sky Crawlers - Usually shows up as a jibe directed at someone displaying a Big Brother Instinct, rather than being intended seriously.
Source: Useful Notes / Anime Fan Speak -
Laser-guided missiles are directed to their targets by troops 'painting' the intended destination with a high-powered laser designator.
Source: Laser Sight
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