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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    plan aim purpose mean design propose aspire strive seek target object goal intention wish desire expect contemplate consider think ponder reflect deliberate decide resolve determine will want wish endeavor attempt try undertake

    Meaning of Intend

    The primary meaning of the word "intend" is to have a plan or intention to do something.

    Definitions

    • To have a course of action as a purpose or goal
    • To plan or propose to do something
    • To have a particular meaning or interpretation

    Etymology of Intend

    The word "intend" comes from the Old French "entendre", which is derived from the Latin "intendere", meaning "to stretch out, extend, or direct towards"
    Historically, the word has been used since the 15th century to express a plan, purpose, or goal

    Example Uses

    • I intend to finish my project by the end of the week
    • She intends to travel the world after graduating from college
    • The company intends to expand its operations to new markets

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    abandon avoid cancel cease desist discontinue forget give up ignore neglect postpone quit refrain reject relinquish renounce repudiate stop terminate waive withdraw abandon avoid bypass circumvent dodge elude eschew evade shun

    Related Nouns

    intention plan purpose goal objective aim target design proposal scheme project endeavor attempt try effort aspiration ambition desire wish expectation contemplation consideration thought reflection deliberation decision resolution determination

    Related Verbs

    plan aim propose aspire strive seek target object goal intend mean design purpose wish desire expect contemplate consider think ponder reflect deliberate decide resolve determine will want endeavor attempt try undertake

    Related Adjectives

    intentional purposeful deliberate planned proposed aspirational ambitious desirous expectant contemplative considerate thoughtful reflective deliberative decisive resolute determined willing voluntary conscious mindful aimed directed focused targeted