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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

Example Sentences

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“Even if you intend to do a limited operation, you don’t know if it’s actually going to be limited. If things go wrong, it could end up being significantly longer,” Kavanagh told Salon.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

Because if we think about domicile as “presence with intent to remain,” well, enslaved people didn’t intend to remain anywhere!

From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026

“Italy is taking no part and doesn’t intend to,” said Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

“I intend to defend this mandate firmly in the negotiations.”

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

Did he really intend to do the fertilizing himself?

From "Z for Zachariah" by Robert C. O’Brien

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.