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

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intends

Erdogan, 72, has said he intends to run for office again in the 2028 presidential election.

From Barron's ● Nov. 14, 2026

Gen Kainerugaba has been regarded as a possible successor and has indicated that he intends to seek the presidency in 2031, when his father's current term is due to end.

From BBC ● Nov. 14, 2026

It’s the first of 38 Vulcan missions booked by Amazon, which intends to turn its Amazon Leo on for initial service by the end of 2026, powered by nearly 400 satellites.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 13, 2026

One has to wonder what Congress intends to check him with.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 10, 2026

“Tommen tells me that Lord Tyrell intends to rebuild the Tower of the Hand,” Cersei said.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin

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