intend

/ɪntɛnd/

Definitions

1. verb

to plan or propose to do something; to have a purpose or intention

“She intends to travel around the world after graduation.”

2. verb

to have as one’s purpose or intention; to aim to do something

“He intends to finish the project by the end of the year.”

3. noun

a person’s intention or plan

“Her intentions were to study abroad.”

4. noun

a person’s aim or purpose

“The company’s intentions are to go public within the next five years.”

5. pronoun

a person or thing one intends to refer to

“Who do you intend?”

Synonyms

  • aim
  • plan
  • propose
  • purpose

Antonyms

  • decline
  • refuse