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past tense of mean
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1
to communicate or convey (as an idea) to the mind
- the national anthem means various things to various people
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- designated,
- indicated,
- pointed (to),
- signaled
- (or signalled)
2
to be of importance
- your presence at my graduation would mean a lot to me
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3
to have in mind as a purpose or goal
- I mean to win this race
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“Meant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meant. Accessed 16 Oct. 2021.
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