intend

verb

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in·tend | \ in-ˈtend

intended; intending; intends

Definition of intend

transitive verb

1a : to have in mind as a purpose or goal : plan

b : to design for a specified use or future

2a : signify, mean

b : to refer to

3 : to direct the mind on

4 archaic : to proceed on (a course)

intransitive verb

archaic : set out, start

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Synonyms for intend

Synonyms

aim,
allow
[chiefly Southern & Midland],
aspire,
calculate,
contemplate,
design,
go
[chiefly Southern & Midland],
look,
mean,
meditate,
plan,
propose,
purport,
purpose

Examples of intend in a Sentence

I didn't intend any disrespect. We intended that she come with us.

Recent Examples on the Web Zimic doesn’t intend to ask for vaccine cards, though, under the assumption diners won’t be carrying them around. — Janelle Bitker, San Francisco Chronicle, 15 June 2021 Teammates on the Catonsville Chaos travel softball team and competitors for rival Anne Arundel County schools, Danielle Stewart and Maria Weddle did not intend to commit to the same college program. — Edward Lee, baltimoresun.com, 10 June 2021 The Twins certainly didn’t intend to go this route, built to win their third consecutive AL Central title. — Bob Nightengale, USA TODAY, 10 June 2021 But Báez doesn’t intend a history lesson so much as a point of communion. — BostonGlobe.com, 21 May 2021 Blake doesn’t intend to rush the kids to the NHL next season. — Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2021 Texas Democrats are already wary about what the state’s Republicans intend to do. — Osita Nwanevu, The New Republic, 13 May 2021 Seats don’t have some of the bells and whistles legacy carriers might include, such as in-flight entertainment screens or power ports, but the airline does intend to offer Wi-Fi onboard, and snacks and beverages for purchase. — Eric Rosen, Forbes, 6 May 2021 For global investors, the key question is whether regulators will be content to make an example of Ant and Ma, or intend to go after other tech giants as well. — Eamon Barrett, Fortune, 13 Apr. 2021

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