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

Still, the department intends to send letters to current driver license or identification card holders potentially affected that will offer complimentary identity and credit monitoring services and $1 million identity theft insurance for 1 year. — Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2026

The Japanese automaker intends to implement DWPT technology in the logistics and transportation industries in the first phase. — New Atlas, 18 Oct. 2026

Both of these functions are demonstrated in a model called Roadster Rocket, which Tesla intends to sell through an invite-only system. — James Peckham, PC Magazine, 16 Oct. 2026

The wine raisins have an earthier flavor compared to traditional raisins and still have their seeds, which Cates intends for consumers to eat. — Lizzie Kane, Sacbee.com, 16 Oct. 2026

The developer intends to redevelop the one-story, 2,474-square-foot home into a two-story, 6,442-square-foot house, according to city records. — Charlotte Observer, 16 Oct. 2026

The league intends to address the wide financial gulf between their top-spending clubs and their thriftiest, despite the success of small-market teams this postseason. — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 16 Oct. 2026

Joel intends to use proceeds from the sale to support the Joel Foundation. — Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2026

Cornell said Yates will report her findings and recommendations to a special committee of its Board of Trustees, which intends to share the results with the university community. — Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2026