intend
intend definition
in·tend (in tend′)
transitive verb
- to have in mind as a purpose; plan
- to mean (something) to be or be used (for); design; destine a cake intended for the party
- to mean or signify
- Archaic to direct or turn (the mind, eyes, thoughts, etc.)
- 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
Related Forms:
- intender in·tend′er noun
Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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