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Definition of Intend
1. Verb. Have in mind as a purpose. "They intend to move "; "We thought to return early that night"
Exact synonyms: Mean, Think
Specialized synonyms: Design, Be After, Plan, Aim, Propose, Purport, Purpose
Derivative terms: Intent, Intention
Specialized synonyms: Design, Be After, Plan, Aim, Propose, Purport, Purpose
Derivative terms: Intent, Intention
2. Verb. Design or destine. "She was intended to become the director"
Exact synonyms: Designate, Destine, Specify
Generic synonyms: Plan
Specialized synonyms: Mean, Design, Slate, Aim, Calculate, Direct
Derivative terms: Destination
Generic synonyms: Plan
Specialized synonyms: Mean, Design, Slate, Aim, Calculate, Direct
Derivative terms: Destination
3. Verb. Mean or intend to express or convey. "What do his words intend?"
Exact synonyms: Mean
Specialized synonyms: Represent, Stand For, Symbolise, Symbolize, Typify, Signify, Import, Spell, Aim, Aim, Drive, Get
Generic synonyms: Convey
Derivative terms: Intent, Meaning, Meaning
Specialized synonyms: Represent, Stand For, Symbolise, Symbolize, Typify, Signify, Import, Spell, Aim, Aim, Drive, Get
Generic synonyms: Convey
Derivative terms: Intent, Meaning, Meaning
4. Verb. Denote or connote. "An example sentence would show what this word means"
Exact synonyms: Mean, Signify, Stand For
Specialized synonyms: Denote, Refer
Related verbs: Signify
Derivative terms: Meaning, Meaning, Sign, Signification, Signifier
Specialized synonyms: Denote, Refer
Related verbs: Signify
Derivative terms: Meaning, Meaning, Sign, Signification, Signifier
Definition of Intend
1. v. t. To stretch; to extend; to distend.
Definition of Intend
1. to have as a specific aim or purpose [v -ED, -ING, -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Intend
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Welsh