* "The old map was meant to lead treasure hunters to a hidden fortune, but its secrets were lost to time." (This sentence uses "meant" in the sense of intention or purpose.)
* "She meant to apologize for her outburst, but her pride held her back." (This sentence uses "meant" in the sense of intention or plan.)
* "Their laughter echoed through the park, reminding everyone what life was meant to be about: joy and connection." (This sentence uses "meant" in the sense of a defining quality or essence.)
* "He never meant to hurt her feelings, but his words were clumsy and insensitive." (This sentence uses "meant" in the sense of a lack of intention.)
Which sentence best fits the context you're looking for?