intends

VERB

have in mind; determine

Synonyms

STRONGEST

aim contemplate design designate destine expect mean plan propose resolve think try

STRONG

appoint attempt connote decree dedicate denote devote endeavor essay express import indicate meditate ordain plot purpose reserve scheme signify spell strive

WEAK

add up aspire to be determined be resolved figure on have in mind hope to look forward set apart set aside

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disbelieve disregard forget ignore neglect

STRONG

be idle dismiss misuse use waste

Example Sentences

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intends

It’s the first of 38 Vulcan missions booked by Amazon, which intends to turn its Amazon Leo on for initial service by the end of 2026, powered by nearly 400 satellites.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 13, 2026

One has to wonder what Congress intends to check him with.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 10, 2026

As the Artemis program advances, the agency intends to send crews on increasingly challenging expeditions near the Moon's South Pole.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 9, 2026

Many children there have found ways to get round it, but the UK has said it intends to take a tougher approach.

From BBC ● Nov. 8, 2026

“They’re butchering the deer. I think that Parsa intends to invite all of Jilin here tonight.”

From "Huntress" by Malinda Lo

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