intends

[ɪnˈtɛndz]

intends Definition

• 1. have (a course of action) as one's purpose or objective; plan
• 2. design or destine (someone or something) for a particular purpose or end

Using intends: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "intends" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She intends to go to college next year.

• Example

  I intend to finish this project by Friday.

• Example

  The company intends to expand its operations overseas.

• Example

  He intends on proposing to his girlfriend next month.

intends Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for intends

• plan
• aim
• propose
• mean
• design

Antonyms for intends

• neglect
• ignore
• unintend

Phrases with intends

• intend for

  to have a particular effect or purpose

  Example

  This medicine is intended for the treatment of high blood pressure.

• intend to do something

  to have a plan or purpose to do something

  Example

  I intend to take a vacation next month.

• intend on doing something

  to have a plan or purpose to do something in the future

  Example

  She intends on starting her own business next year.

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Summary: intends in Brief

The verb 'intends' [ɪnˈtɛndz] means to have a plan or purpose for a particular course of action, or to design or destine someone or something for a specific purpose or end. It is often used to express future plans, as in 'She intends to go to college next year,' and can be followed by 'for' to indicate a particular effect or purpose, as in 'This medicine is intended for the treatment of high blood pressure.'