intended; intending; intends
1
a
: to have in mind as a purpose or goal : plan
b
: to design for a specified use or future
3
: to direct the mind on
4
archaic
: to proceed on (a course)
intender
noun
Synonyms of intend
Examples of intend in a Sentence
I didn't intend any disrespect.
We intended that she come with us.
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The fund isn’t intended to be used for routine classroom costs, like basic materials and supplies, and should be calculated to include any Medicaid reimbursements, according to the bill.
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Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 13 Feb. 2026
Jessie Jaskulsky, the founder of Surrogacy Simplified, advises intended parents to budget approximately $150,000 for the journey.
—Kris Ann Valdez, Parents, 13 Feb. 2026
The fund isn’t intended to be used for routine classroom costs, like basic materials and supplies, and should be calculated to include any Medicaid reimbursements, according to the bill.
—Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 13 Feb. 2026
This newsletter was modeled after similar briefs that major internal trading firms send to their teams and was initially intended only for CNBC TV’s and digital editorial staff.
—CNBC, 13 Feb. 2026
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“Intend.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intend. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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intend
transitive verb
in·tend
in-ˈtend 
: to have in one's mind as a purpose or goal
did not intend to kill her
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