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 Dyed diesel is intended for off-road use, such as powering tractors and harvesters, while regular diesel is used in vehicles that travel on public roads, including trucks hauling agricultural goods. — Lizzie Kane, Sacbee.com, 30 Oct. 2026 The independent dispute resolution system, or IDR, created under the No Surprises Act, was an arbitration process intended to serve as a last-ditch safeguard when negotiations between insurers and providers failed. — Christian Swann, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Oct. 2026 Before her death, Monroe nevertheless continued to work, seek roles, and imagine a life different from the one others intended for her. — Annarita Briganti, Vanity Fair, 30 Oct. 2026 For the aesthetes who have already seen the latest exhibition at MoMA, this weekend guide for design lovers is intended to point you in a few other directions (and no, this does not include that viral room full of dirt in SoHo). — Jessica Sulima, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for intend

Recent Examples of Synonyms for intend

Verb

SpaceX plans to retire both the Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy shortly after the fully reusable Starship, the biggest and most powerful rocket ever built, is up and running.

— Mike Wall, Space.com, 7 Nov. 2026
The litigation could become a growing financial risk as the company plans for a potential blockbuster IPO.

— Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of plan

Verb

Michelin Bib Gourmand Charlotte’s beloved Lang Van retained its Bib Gourmand designation, named after the Michelin man mascot Bibendum that’s meant to signify diners can get a high-quality meal at a great value.

— Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 22 Oct. 2026
Organized crime helped build up Las Vegas, and a body stuffed in a barrel was known to signify a mob killing.

— CBS News, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of signify

Verb

To that end, there are some important life insurance moves that policyholders should seriously contemplate making currently.

— Matt Richardson, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026
The novel begins with Percheron contemplating news of Field’s death, and proceeds to trace their youths, including their meeting, in 1807, when Field is humbled by Percheron’s virtuosity on the piano.

— The New Yorker, New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of contemplate

Verb

A lot of these orderly compositions soon give off the impression of a cage — if Mari Kusu’s performance as Takeshi’s mother, bristling with frustration, didn’t already imply as much.

— Kambole Campbell, Variety, 3 Nov. 2026
Indoor/outdoor doormats, as their name implies, have flexible-use designs.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of imply

Verb

By increasing its manufacturing capacity, the company aims to strengthen its ability to deliver advanced systems to customers.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 25 Oct. 2026
The florist, which aims to open in late November, will specialize in seasonal floral arrangements and specialty bouquets.

— Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of aim

Verb

The option appears on the right side of the main navigation bar, next to My Netflix, and is called Discover, with a distinctive red diamond denoting its AI capabilities.

— James Peckham, PC Magazine, 4 Nov. 2026
The title obviously denotes your look onstage rocking the tejana.

— Deputy Entertainment, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026