intend (v.)

  1. have in mind as a purpose; I mean no harm; I only meant to help you; She didnt think to harm me; We thought to return early that night

    [ Syn: mean , think ]

  2. design or destine; She was intended to become the director

    [ Syn: destine , designate , specify ]

  3. mean or intend to express or convey; You never understand what I mean!; what do his words intend?

    [ Syn: mean ]

  4. denote or connote; `maison means `house in French; An example sentence would show what this word means

    [ Syn: mean , signify , stand for ]

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