1
as in to plan
to have in mind as a purpose or goal
an aspiring entrepreneur who intends to revolutionize the biotech industry
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
2
as in to mean
to communicate or convey (as an idea) to the mind
lawyers for both sides argued for days about what was intended by a particular phrase in the law
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of intend
All the bills are intended to prevent such operations from opening in the U.S.
Seafood company Nueva Pescanova is seeking permits to build the world's first commercial octopus farm, with tanks on a dock, in Spain's Canary Islands, NPR reported.
—
Alexandria Sands, Axios, 12 Mar. 2025
There is also a yoke instead of a steering wheel, part of the car’s steer-by-wire system, which is intended to improve maneuverability by varying the car’s steering response at different speeds.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 12 Mar. 2025
But what do these aliens intend by roaming our planet in a random human body?
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 11 Mar. 2025
The opinions expressed in this article are not intended to replace any professional or expert accounting and/or tax advice whatsoever.
—Melissa Houston, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for intend
Alexandria Sands, Axios, 12 Mar. 2025
There is also a yoke instead of a steering wheel, part of the car’s steer-by-wire system, which is intended to improve maneuverability by varying the car’s steering response at different speeds.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 12 Mar. 2025
But what do these aliens intend by roaming our planet in a random human body?
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 11 Mar. 2025
The opinions expressed in this article are not intended to replace any professional or expert accounting and/or tax advice whatsoever.
—Melissa Houston, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for intend
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intend
Verb
-
The former Steelers quarterback spent Thursday visiting with the Cleveland Browns and also plans to visit with the New York Giants on Friday.—
Mike DeFabo,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
-
Senator Mark Kelly of Arizona also plans to vote against the continuing resolution.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
Verb
-
This meant many people started to want to be comedians, which fed into that culture of competition.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
-
The new Wood Finishing Series bourbon is called the Keepers Release, and it’s meant to be a tribute to the team that works in the distillery’s warehouses overseeing the maturation of the bourbon produced there.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
21 Mar. 2025
Verb
-
Kansas City finished second in the AL Central last season and hopes to take the next step in 2025.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
17 Mar. 2025
-
The Bengals are also hoping to reach an extension with Trey Hendrickson despite the All-Pro edge rusher receiving permission to seek a trade.—
Joe Reedy,
Baltimore Sun,
17 Mar. 2025
Verb
-
Technology stocks have been battered this year after the recent market meltdown, which drove the S & P 500 into correction territory last week and has the Nasdaq Composite still trading in a correction , a term signifying that an index is down more than 10% from its recent high.—
Pia Singh,
CNBC,
19 Mar. 2025
-
To Ukraine, Russia is an existential threat to its sovereignty, as proven by Moscow's invasion, which is viewed in the West as an imperial war of conquest and signifies a broader threat to Europe.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
Verb
-
Meanwhile, Ukraine’s allies in Europe are contemplating stepping up their financial aid in the wake of statements by U.S. President Donald Trump that Europe must take care of its own security.—
DAVID McHUGH,
TIME,
18 Mar. 2025
-
State officials in Texas and elsewhere are contemplating their own legislation on the issue.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
18 Mar. 2025
Verb
-
This implies a very strong Debt-to-Equity Ratio of 2.1% (vs. 19.0% for S&P 500).—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
-
Jonas’ price target of $430 implies shares can rebound 93.6% over the next year from Monday’s closing level.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2025
Verb
-
Avery Lotz 2 hours ago - Politics & Policy Supreme Court will hear challenge to Colorado conversion therapy ban The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear a challenge to Colorado's law banning conversion therapy aimed at young people.—
Ina Fried,
Axios,
10 Mar. 2025
-
The killers included white policemen, sheriffs, businessmen, even a legislator—all part of the Jim Crow system aimed at disenfranchising Black voters.—
Essence,
Essence,
10 Mar. 2025
Verb
-
To simplify its naming conventions, all of the brand's budget-friendly models will be simply called Roomba moving forward, whereas midrange models will be called Roomba Plus, and the name Roomba Max will denote high-end robots.—
Andrew Gebhart,
PCMAG,
11 Mar. 2025
-
The world ‘character’ denotes something less than attractive.—
Rick Jervis,
USA TODAY,
3 Mar. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Intend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intend. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share