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

A spokesperson for the health board said: "NHS Tayside intends to fully comply with the decision notice from the Scottish information commissioner."

From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026

City Controller Kenneth Mejia, in an interview, said he intends to use his office to look into LA28’s finances in the run-up to the Games.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026

The latest polls suggest that a full 20 percent of the electorate intends to vote for the bin, a gigantic improvement on any of Binface’s past showings, and in any case an embarrassment for Farage.

From Slate ● Aug. 12, 2026

Intel intends to use the net proceeds for general corporate purposes.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026

The old man intends to deal out Freawaru to him; he has no assurance it will work.

From "Grendel" by John Gardner