Definitions

have a mind to

VERB

purpose

Synonyms

STRONG

aim aspire commit conclude consider contemplate decide design determine mean meditate mind plan ponder propose pursue resolve

WEAK

bid for have in view make up one's mind think to work for work toward

Antonyms

STRONG

begin discard dismiss disregard forget hesitate ignore neglect reject start stop wait waver

VERB

will

Synonyms

STRONG

crave desire elect incline like opt please prefer want wish

WEAK

be inclined see fit

Antonyms

STRONG

despise dislike hate ignore not want spurn

WEAK

keep neglect pass receive

Example Sentences

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It was a terrible pity, but finally nothing can stop the poets destroying themselves if they have a mind to.

From The Guardian • Sep. 26, 2020

If you have a mind to share something to drink, wine director Carrie Omegna has assembled some interesting, reasonably priced bottles from France and the Northwest.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 20, 2019

Then it turned to, ‘I have a mind to fly to Vegas and find you. ’The next thing I knew, my mom texted me, ‘Someone dropped off a letter in our door.’

From Fox News • Dec. 5, 2018

“I don’t believe he can have a mind to do anything else,” he said.

From MSNBC • May 15, 2016

"Benjen Stark is returning to the Night's Watch with his brother's bastard. I have a mind to go with them and see this Wall we have all heard so much of."

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin

have a mind to

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