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 to have his measures passed there, in defiance of opposition; straightway; and an end put to this inexpressible Double-Marriage higgle-haggle.

From History of Friedrich II of Prussia — Volume 06 by Carlyle, Thomas

Him I accuse: The City Ports by this hath enter'd, and Intends t' appeare before the People, hoping To purge himselfe with words.

From Coriolanus by Shakespeare, William

Intends in person presently to begge Forgivenesse for his Acts of heaven and you.

From A Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 1 by Bullen, A. H. (Arthur Henry)

May you not receive a scar as We have heard that Mr. Harris Intends to send you off as far as The great world's show at Paris.

From The Complete Book of Cheese by Brown, Robert Carlton

What intelligence Intends he for our private conference, That he hath sent his herald to us all, Gathering the elders with a general call?

From The Seven Plays in English Verse by Sophocles