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

According to Bloomberg, Anthropic intends to surpass the record $86.2 billion that Elon Musk's SpaceX raised in its June IPO.

From Barron's ● Aug. 26, 2026

The same notice periods can also apply if a landlord intends to raise the rent by 5% or more.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 24, 2026

Tice will set out how the Reform intends to pay for the 50,000 affordable homes during Monday's news conference, the party added.

From BBC ● Aug. 23, 2026

Real estate developer Edward P. Roski, one of the Lakers’ other known minority owners, has not disclosed whether he intends to sell his 3% stake in the team.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 2026

A hammer intends to strike, a vise intends to hold fast, a lever intends to lift.

From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman