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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The most popular one doing the rounds on social media here right now is a teen who was asked by BBC News what she intends to do with all her newfound free time.

From Slate • Jun. 18, 2026

Channel 4 has said it only intends to publish "a summary of findings" from its review, rather than the full report.

From BBC • Jun. 18, 2026

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim intends to discuss "ensuring that oil supplies can continue to be channelled" to Malaysia, the country's national news agency reported.

From Barron's • Jun. 17, 2026

The company signaled that it intends to take advantage of any gaps left by weaker rivals, they add.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 15, 2026

“It can’t really happen, can it? He intends to brainsweep everyone who resists him? Doesn’t he have to put them in his Whisperer to do that? What about people in other countries?”

From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart