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
Examples of intend in a Sentence
I didn't intend any disrespect.
We intended that she come with us.
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The restaurant was using a rice cooker intended for household use.
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Camila Pedrosa, Sacramento Bee, 14 Mar. 2025
Bell intends to get a new car with some of her winnings, according to the release.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 14 Mar. 2025
Moyes will intend to make West Ham rue their decision to part ways with him.
—Roshane Thomas, The Athletic, 14 Mar. 2025
Isak still has three years remaining on his deal and, while contract talks have been on hold, Newcastle intend to restart them during the off-season.
—Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 14 Mar. 2025
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Camila Pedrosa, Sacramento Bee, 14 Mar. 2025
Bell intends to get a new car with some of her winnings, according to the release.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 14 Mar. 2025
Moyes will intend to make West Ham rue their decision to part ways with him.
—Roshane Thomas, The Athletic, 14 Mar. 2025
Isak still has three years remaining on his deal and, while contract talks have been on hold, Newcastle intend to restart them during the off-season.
—Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 14 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for intend
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“Intend.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intend. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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intend
transitive verb
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in-ˈtend 
: to have in one's mind as a purpose or goal
did not intend to kill her
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