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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Earlier this week, Independent Simon Ring became the first member of the authority to say he intended to resign his seat in King's Lynn.

From BBC

Striking what he intended to be an upbeat tone in his testimony, Rubio said there is no guarantee that something will change in Venezuela, “but there is the opportunity that something will change.”

From Barron's

The contract was intended to integrate Anthropic’s Claude models into defense operations as part of the government’s deployment of AI.

From The Wall Street Journal

The company now intends to use its cash in a different way.

From Barron's

In 2018, the state water board released new rules intended to increase flows in the San Joaquin River.

From Los Angeles Times

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