intend

[in-tend] / ɪnˈtɛnd /

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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“These changes are intended to help equip our organization to handle the dynamic conditions we are seeing in markets around the world,” Braun said.

From The Wall Street Journal

The European Commission on Wednesday outlined its proposal for the loan, intended to cover Ukraine’s financial needs for this year and next.

From The Wall Street Journal

Wilde then claimed that Sudeikis “chose to serve me in the most aggressive manner possible,” which was “intended to threaten me and catch me off guard.”

From MarketWatch

The event intends to complement the quadrennial UK City of Culture, with applications for the 2029 edition already underway - Bradford won the title in 2025.

From BBC

The potential ramifications of a fallout over Greenland are huge – but it is unclear how Washington intends to handle Wednesday's meeting.

From BBC

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