Definitions for intend

Definitions for (verb) intend

Main entry: intend, think, mean

Definition: have in mind as a purpose

Usage: I mean no harm; I only meant to help you; She didn't think to harm me; We thought to return early that night


Main entry: intend, designate, destine, specify

Definition: design or destine

Usage: She was intended to become the director


Main entry: mean, intend, signify, stand for

Definition: denote or connote

Usage: `maison' means `house' in French; An example sentence would show what this word means


Main entry: intend, mean

Definition: mean or intend to express or convey

Usage: You never understand what I mean!; what do his words intend?


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