Thesaurus results for INTEND

intend

verb

in-ˈtend

Definition of intend

as in to plan

to have in mind as a purpose or goal an aspiring entrepreneur who intends to revolutionize the biotech industry

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as in to mean

to communicate or convey (as an idea) to the mind lawyers for both sides argued for days about what was intended by a particular phrase in the law

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Recent Examples of intend At the time, her agent said Williams still intended to compete in doubles alongside her sister Venus Williams. — Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 5 July 2026 The firm intends to sell specialized engineering services that utilize digital process models. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 5 July 2026 Unlike dish soap, most laundry detergents are made to include enzymes or other agents that are intended to be left on clothing after washing. — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 5 July 2026 The suites were intended to provide a space for team member collaboration and for client meetings. — Jeffrey Steele, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for intend

Recent Examples of Synonyms for intend

Verb

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth planned to announce at a June NATO meeting even steeper cuts that could add up to the one-third reduction Trump raised, according to two sources.

— Kevin Liptak, CNN Money, 7 July 2026
Defense attorneys argued during the trial that the defendants planned a peaceful protest and noise demonstration with fireworks to show support for people detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

— Amy McDaniel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 July 2026

Definition of plan

Verb

So Balogun had drawn a red card in the round-of-32 win over Bosnia & Herzegovina, meaning he would be suspended for the following game — Monday’s match.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 7 July 2026
There, the hotel’s overarching theme of kisetsukan, meaning seasonal awareness, is felt most evidently at Iñaki.

— Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026

Definition of mean

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Given Central City’s post-pandemic troubles, amid a boom in dance music across culture more broadly, Origin’s founders hope the scene can do it again.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
City leaders hope conversions can help solve New York City’s worst housing affordability crisis in decades.

— Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 8 July 2026

Definition of hope

Verb

Chishti said the rulings signify that future presidents could continue to change immigration policies at their discretion.

— Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
Today, the brand's ecosystem includes wellness clubs and destination experiences, reflecting how athleisure has become a modern uniform signifying values.

— Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

Definition of signify

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Emergency experts working day and night contemplated various entry and exit routes from the nearest accessible access point, about 75 feet away from where Gil was trapped.

— Mery Mogollón, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
With a new album out this summer—her first in a decade—Madonna’s reemergence on the pop scene has left many of us contemplating her ultimate place in its firmament.

— Alex Frank, Vogue, 2 July 2026

Definition of contemplate

Verb

In Cañon City, Colorado, authorities are aiming for a 20% to 30% reduction in water use while asking residents to voluntarily conserve outdoor water consumption.

— Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 5 July 2026
Those conversations helped fuel Soto-Martínez’s decision in late April to push for a ballot proposal aimed at giving noncitizens the right to vote in city and school district elections.

— Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026

Definition of aim

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In 2014, Pope Francis abolished the future use of the monsignor title — which denotes a specific honor — for most priests.

— Vivian Wilson, Twin Cities, 8 July 2026
On the outside the new face of the CLA is inflected with tri-star icons and glowing new tri-star headlights—a detail that denotes newer and fancier models—with a large Mercedes logo anchoring the grille.

— Scotty Reiss, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026