- intend⇄intend, transitive verb.
1. to have in the mind as a purpose; plan; mean.
Ex. No insult was intended by his remarks. He intends that his sons shall go to college. We intend to go home soon.
2. to mean for a particular purpose or use. - intend⇄noun intender.
- intend⇄v.i. 1. to have a purpose or design.
Ex. He may intend otherwise.
2. (Archaic.) to direct one's course.
Ex. to intend homeward.