Entry Word: intend

Function: verb

Meaning: to have in mind as a purpose or goal <he intends to be the president of a large corporation someday>

Synonyms aim, aspire, contemplate, design, mean, meditate, plan, propose

Related Words dream, hope, wish; consider, debate, mull (over), ponder; attempt, endeavor, strive, struggle, try; plot, scheme; accomplish, achieve, effect, execute, perform

Phrases figure on