intend

[in-tend] / ɪnˈtɛnd /

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

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ChatGPT wasn’t intended to be a substitute for guidance from health professionals, the company added.

From The Wall Street Journal

It's a new level of professionalism for a band that never really intended to become a major touring act.

From BBC

These were services that DiBiase “did not provide and did not intend to provide,” according to the indictment.

From The Wall Street Journal

Churchill College, which admitted only men, had been modelled on MIT and was intended to contribute to Britain’s scientific and technological improvement.

From The Wall Street Journal

"This is the fight of our times and I intend to lead us," he said.

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