intended; intending; intends
1
a
: to have in mind as a purpose or goal : plan
b
: to design for a specified use or future
3
: to direct the mind on
4
archaic
: to proceed on (a course)
intender
noun
Synonyms
Examples of intend in a Sentence
I didn't intend any disrespect.
We intended that she come with us.
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The simplest oversights can cause the biggest problems for heirs, especially those intended to inherit retirement accounts.
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Bob Carlson, Forbes, 16 Sep. 2024
Edwards claimed these sums were not intended as payment for the images Williams was sending him, which the Chief Magistrate accepted.
—K.j. Yossman, Variety, 16 Sep. 2024
When the day comes that the third and final Polaris Program mission launches, it's intended to be the first human spaceflight on the SpaceX Starship rocket.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 16 Sep. 2024
One hurdle for a fair use defense is that while some of the social media videos share news or information–such as a team winning a game or letting fans know about how to buy tickets–they might more accurately be regarded as marketing devices intended to boost engagement and generate revenue.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 16 Sep. 2024
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Bob Carlson, Forbes, 16 Sep. 2024
Edwards claimed these sums were not intended as payment for the images Williams was sending him, which the Chief Magistrate accepted.
—K.j. Yossman, Variety, 16 Sep. 2024
When the day comes that the third and final Polaris Program mission launches, it's intended to be the first human spaceflight on the SpaceX Starship rocket.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 16 Sep. 2024
One hurdle for a fair use defense is that while some of the social media videos share news or information–such as a team winning a game or letting fans know about how to buy tickets–they might more accurately be regarded as marketing devices intended to boost engagement and generate revenue.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 16 Sep. 2024
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intend
transitive verb
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in-ˈtend 
: to have in one's mind as a purpose or goal
did not intend to kill her
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