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

Example Sentences

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One credit to management is that they don’t intend to do a bad acquisition.

From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026

They now intend to bill us for seven to eight months of storage fees.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

While maintaining that he has no intention of taking up a post in President Cyril Ramaphosa's cabinet, Hill-Lewis does intend to maintain a firm grip over DA ministers in government.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

“Passage in accordance with international law. No challenge is intended to you, and I intend to abide by rules of our government’s cease-fire,” the U.S. ship responded.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

Nor did she intend to tell them how he wanted to take possession of the Incorrigibles themselves and make them world famous as the Bloodthirsty Wolf Children of Ashton Place.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood

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