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Discover LudwigThe phrase "meant well" is correct and usable in written English.
It is typically used to indicate that someone had the intention of being helpful or doing something positive, but the outcome of their actions was not as desired. For example, "My colleague meant well when she offered to help me with the project, but her input caused more confusion than progress."
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You meant well.
Pol Pot meant well.
O'Grady meant well.
She meant well".
I know you meant well.
My parents meant well.
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And "virtuous", for Foot, meant well-rounded and human.
She means well".
"They mean well.
ALIVE does not mean well.
I know you mean well.
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak
CEO of Professional Science Editing for Scientists @ prosciediting.com