Definitions for intends

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intends in·tend

Spelling: [in-tend]

IPA: /ɪnˈtɛnd/

Intends is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 8 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 10 points.

You can make 152 anagrams from letters in intends (deinnst).

Definitions for intends

verb (used with object)

1. to have in mind as something to be done or brought about; plan:
2. to design or mean for a particular purpose, use, recipient, etc.:
3. to design to express or indicate, as by one's words; refer to.
4. (of words, terms, statements, etc.) to mean or signify.
5. Archaic. to direct (the eyes, mind, etc.).

verb (used without object)

1. to have a purpose or design.
2. Obsolete. to set out on one's course.

Origin of intends

1250-1300; Latin intendere to stretch towards, aim at (see in-², tend¹); replacing Middle English entenden Old French ent

Examples for intends

Is it art, could it harm her, and does it successfully target—as she intends—the pharmaceutical industry?

It's denied, you know, that he intends to come forward as a candidate in Morbihan.

“I wish they would talk about the army, and what it intends to do,” was Dick's thought.

"Professor Maxon intends to wed one of these to his daughter," von Horn continued.

But can it be your opinion, that he intends to humble me down to the level of his mean pride?

It is clear to you that she intends to use the staves as oars.

With this new series, Klein intends to pull the curtain back and challenge the public's perception.

Diplomacy may not work if the Foley killing is an example of how ISIS intends to use retaliation for military intervention.

How he intends to practically parlay that will be fascinating to watch.

Is a fellow not to speak to a woman but he must say at once whether or not he intends to marry her?'