Definition

1. Verb:
   • To have in mind as a purpose or goal: To plan or aim to do something.
   • To design or destine for a particular purpose or end: To have a specific future role or use in mind for someone or something.
   • To signify or mean: To have a particular meaning or to convey a specific idea.

Examples of Usage

• Verb:
  • I intend to finish this project by Friday. (I plan or aim to finish this project by Friday.)
  • This room is intended for meetings. (This room is designed or destined for the purpose of holding meetings.)
  • What do you intend by that remark? (What do you mean or aim to convey with that remark?)

Advanced Usage

• "to intend no harm": To have a purpose that is not malicious or damaging.
  • I intend no harm; I just want to help.
• "to be intended for": To be designed, planned, or meant for a specific person, group, or purpose.
  • This gift is intended for you.
  • The law is intended to protect consumers.

Variants and Related Words

• Intention (n): A plan or purpose.
  • It was not my intention to upset you.
• Intent (n): Purpose or aim.
  • She entered the room with clear intent.
• Intentional (adj): Done on purpose; deliberate.
  • The damage was intentional.

Synonyms

• Plan: To decide on and arrange in advance.
• Aim: To direct one's efforts towards achieving something.
• Mean: To intend to convey or refer to.

Related Phrasal Verbs

(Note: "Intend" is not commonly used with particles to form phrasal verbs. Its meaning is typically expressed directly.)

Related Idioms

• "The road to hell is paved with good intentions": This proverb suggests that good plans or purposes do not always lead to good outcomes.
  • He meant to help, but only made things worse. The road to hell is paved with good intentions.

Verb

1. denote or connote
   • `maison' means `house' in French
   • An example sentence would show what this word means
2. mean or intend to express or convey
   • You never understand what I mean!
   • what do his words intend?
3. design or destine
   • She was intended to become the director
4. have in mind as a purpose
   • I mean no harm
   • I only meant to help you
   • She didn't think to harm me
   • We thought to return early that night