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intend [ɪnˈtɛnd]

1 intend verb
  • to plan or want to do (something) : to have (something) in your mind as a purpose or goal —usually followed by to + verb
  • to plan for or want (someone or something) to do or be something —usually followed by to + verb
  • to want (something that you control, provide, or have made) to be used for a particular purpose or by a particular person—often followed by to + verb —often + for —usually used as (be) intended —sometimes + as