intend intend /ˌɪnˈtɛnd/

verb

1. () Have in mind as a purpose  ( think , mean , intend )
   have in mind as a purpose
    I mean no harm
   I mean no harm
    I only meant to help you
   I only meant to help you
    She didn't think to harm me
   She didn't think to harm me
    We thought to return early that night
   We thought to return early that night
   
2. () Design or destine  ( designate , specify , destine , intend )
   design or destine
    She was intended to become the director
   She was intended to become the director
   
3. () Mean or intend to express or convey  ( intend , mean )
   mean or intend to express or convey
    You never understand what I mean!
   You never understand what I mean!
    What do his words intend?
   what do his words intend?
   
4. Denote or connote  ( intend , stand for , signify , mean )
   denote or connote
    Maison' means house' in French
   maison' means house' in French
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