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intender
Variant of intend
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
intransitive verb
to have a purpose or intention
Related Forms:
- intender noun
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