intend [ɪnˈtɛnd]
vb1. (may take a clause as object) to propose or plan (something or to do something); have in mind; mean
2. (tr; often foll by for) to design or destine (for a certain purpose, person, etc.) that shot was intended for the President
3. (tr) to mean to express or indicate what do his words intend?
4. (intr) to have a purpose as specified; mean he intends well
5. (tr) Archaic to direct or turn (the attention, eyes, etc.)[from Latin
intendere to stretch forth, give one's attention to, from
tendere to stretch]
intender n
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