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intend
[in-tend]
verb (used with object)
to have in mind as something to be done or brought about; plan.
We intend to leave in a month.
Synonyms: , , ,to design or mean for a particular purpose, use, recipient, etc..
a fund intended for emergency use only.
to design to express or indicate, as by one's words; refer to.
(of words, terms, statements, etc.) to mean or signify.
Archaic.to direct (the eyes, mind, etc.).
verb (used without object)
to have a purpose or design.
Obsolete.to set out on one's course.
intend
/ ɪˈɛԻ /
verb
(may take a clause as object) to propose or plan (something or to do something); have in mind; mean
to design or destine (for a certain purpose, person, etc)
that shot was intended for the President
(tr) to mean to express or indicate
what do his words intend?
(intr) to have a purpose as specified; mean
he intends well
archaic(tr) to direct or turn (the attention, eyes, etc)
Other 51Թ Forms
- intender noun
- misintend verb
- preintend verb (used with object)
- ˈٱԻ noun
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of intend1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
"It's important to note that some people who create this kind of content may be unwell themselves, so it isn't intended maliciously."
Wade, and it was intended to assist women facing medical emergencies and other serious complications.
They intend to bring increased financial rigor to Paramount’s operations, other sources have said.
One witness never intended to testify against Kelly, the motion says, until she was approached by one of the people who allegedly stole those communications.
What Congress does in the next several days about this episode will speak volumes – or not – about whether it intends to ever reassert itself as an equal branch of government.
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