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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O'Neill is intending to leave Celtic soon - and there is no sign at all that he intends to leave quietly.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

Museveni has not indicated when he intends to retire, but analysts say this is likely to be his last term.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

It said it intends to acquire land currently owned by Beazer Homes, “enabling Dream Finders to achieve capital-efficient growth in controlled homesites while preserving balance sheet flexibility.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

The company has capacity interconnection rights—essentially a reserved spot to send electricity onto the grid—for its Eddystone plant in Pennsylvania, which Constellation intends to retire.

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

If she intends to intimidate us, it works.

From "Divergent" by Veronica Roth