intended; intending; intends
1
a
: to have in mind as a purpose or goal : plan
b
: to design for a specified use or future
3
: to direct the mind on
4
archaic
: to proceed on (a course)
intender
noun
Synonyms
Examples of intend in a Sentence
I didn't intend any disrespect.
We intended that she come with us.
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Elizabeth Rayne, Ars Technica, 30 Dec. 2024
Following the same format as the Deathly Hallows films which capped off the film series, the London production of the Cursed Child is split into two parts intended to be seen in order on the same day.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
The department publicly acknowledged the security breach on Monday via a letter intended to notify lawmakers of the incident.
—Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 30 Dec. 2024
Arizona prison capacity could be factor in enforcement Law enforcement officials intending to make Proposition 314 arrests may need to take into account how much detention bed space is available.
—Ray Stern, The Arizona Republic, 30 Dec. 2024
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“Intend.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intend. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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intend
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in-ˈtend 
: to have in one's mind as a purpose or goal
did not intend to kill her
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