intend (Meaning)

Wordnet

intend (v)

have in mind as a purpose

design or destine

mean or intend to express or convey

denote or connote

Webster

intend (v. t.)

To stretch' to extend; to distend.

To strain; to make tense.

To intensify; to strengthen.

To apply with energy.

To bend or turn; to direct, as one's course or journey.

To fix the mind on; to attend to; to take care of; to superintend; to regard.

To fix the mind upon (something to be accomplished); to be intent upon; to mean; to design; to plan; to purpose; -- often followed by an infinitely with to, or a dependent clause with that; as, he intends to go; he intends that she shall remain.

To design mechanically or artistically; to fashion; to mold.

To pretend; to counterfeit; to simulate.

intend Sentence Examples

  1. I intend to complete the project before the deadline.
  2. He intended to make a grand gesture, but it fell flat.
  3. Their intentions were good, but the results were disappointing.
  4. I had no intention of lying to you.
  5. The company intends to expand its operations into new markets.
  6. She intended to visit her family over the weekend.
  7. Our intentions are honorable; we seek only to help others.
  8. I inadvertently stepped on his foot, but it was not my intention.
  9. They intend to keep their true intentions secret until the opportune moment.
  10. The law intends to protect the innocent and punish the guilty.

FAQs About the word intend

have in mind as a purpose, design or destine, mean or intend to express or convey, denote or connoteTo stretch' to extend; to distend., To strain; to make tense

wish, aim,plan, hope, try, go, mean, contemplate, allow, aspire

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I intend to complete the project before the deadline.

He intended to make a grand gesture, but it fell flat.

Their intentions were good, but the results were disappointing.

I had no intention of lying to you.