Intend

/ɪnˈtɛnd/

Meaning & Definition

verb

To have in mind a purpose or goal.

She intends to finish her degree by next year.

To plan or mean to do something.

They intend to travel to Europe this summer.

To design or create with a particular purpose.

The new policy was intended to improve employee satisfaction.

Middle English: from Latin 'intendere' which means 'to stretch out, direct towards.'

intend to

To have a plan to do something.

what do you intend?

What are your plans or purposes?

intended audience

The specific group of people for whom something is designed.

intention

A course of action that one intends to follow.

intended

Planned or meant; especially made for a certain purpose.

Plan to do something.

I'm just intending to chill this weekend.