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

Over the coming months, the team intends to investigate other ways to introduce beneficial algae into bleached corals without requiring them to remain physically connected to healthy fragments.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 19, 2026

Amazon would help fund development of a proposed Indiana nuclear plant using X-Energy reactors and intends to buy its electricity.

From Barron's ● Oct. 19, 2026

He now intends to build upon the record and push towards a fresh challenge for the 24-hour record which could require as many as 10,000 reps.

From BBC ● Oct. 18, 2026

The group intends to review its midterm earnings guidance in March.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026

A hammer intends to strike, a vise intends to hold fast, a lever intends to lift.

From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman

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