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intend definition

in·tend (in tend′)

transitive verb

  1. to have in mind as a purpose; plan
  2. to mean (something) to be or be used (for); design; destine a cake intended for the party
  3. to mean or signify
  4. Archaic to direct or turn (the mind, eyes, thoughts, etc.)
  5. Law to construe or interpret legally

Etymology: ME entenden < OFr entendre < L intendere, to stretch out for, aim at < in-, in, at + tendere, to stretch: see thin

intransitive verb

to have a purpose or intention

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Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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