Intend — synonyms, definition

1. intend (Verb)

aim anticipate assume attempt brew calculate claim concoct conjecture contemplate contrive design designate destine determine devise endeavour expect express fate • • •

intend (Verb) — Have in mind as a purpose. ex. "I intend no harm"

intend (Verb) — Design or destine. ex. "She was intended to become the director"

intend (Verb) — Have the intention to express or convey; have a particular sense or meaning. ex. "what do his words intend?"

intend (Verb) — Denote or connote.

intend (Verb) — Have as a plan or objective. ex. "I intend to arrive at noon"

convey plan aim be after calculate denote design direct drive get import mean plan refer represent signify slate spell stand for symbol symbolise symbolize • • •