Synonyms of intends

intends

verb

present tense third-person singular of intend

1

as in plans

to have in mind as a purpose or goal

an aspiring entrepreneur who intends to revolutionize the biotech industry

Synonyms & Similar Words

• plans
• aims
• contemplates
• hopes
• means
• proposes
• tries
• wishes
• goes
• aspires
• purports
• looks
• purposes
• calculates
• allows
• designs
• attempts
• meditates
• considers
• strives
• figures on
• dreams
• struggles
• ponders
• accomplishes
• plots
• achieves
• schemes
• debates
• performs
• executes
• endeavors
• mulls (over)
• effects

2

as in means

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• means
• signifies
• implies
• denotes
• indicates
• suggests
• expresses
• spells
• imports
• infers
• represents
• announces
• explains
• connotes
• symbolizes
• specifies
• embodies
• proclaims
• symbols
• hints
• intimates
• mentions
• cites
• amounts (to)
• refers (to)
• designates
• points (to)
• adds up (to)
• epitomizes
• personifies
• declares
• signals
• touches (on or upon)
• alludes (to)
• insinuates
• instances
• elucidates
• adverts

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of intends

Cancelo is anticipated to sign a two-year deal, offering valuable experience and versatility, particularly at right-back, a position Hansi Flick intends for him. — Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026

One source said Netanyahu is highly skeptical that Hamas intends to disarm and believes instead that group is using the framework to buy time and avert another Israeli military campaign. — Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026

However, Plum still fully intends to go through the free agency process this offseason, a source familiar with the situation told The Athletic. — Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026

The Israeli military has continued to expand its military occupation of Gaza, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu saying that Israel intends to expand the area under its control to 70% of the enclave. — Reuters, NBC news, 31 July 2026

The wealth the measure intends to tax will increasingly slip away. — Jared Walczak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 July 2026

There have been open questions about whether Infantino intends to enrich himself directly as part of this deal. — Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 31 July 2026

Section 8 housing Carruthers intends to address the issue head-on. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 July 2026

Miami-Dade’s Maritime Prosperity Zones initiative intends to attract private investment into the county’s marine economy by encouraging waterfront facility upgrades. — Miami Herald, 25 July 2026