intends

2 definitions • 7 examples

to have as a plan or purpose:

[ + to infinitive ] We intend to go to Australia next year.

Somehow I offended him, which wasn't what I'd intended.

[ + obj + to infinitive ] I don't think she intended me to hear the remark.

be intended for The course is intended for intermediate-level students.

be intended as It was intended as a compliment, honestly!

to have as a plan or purpose:

[ + to infinitive ] We intend to go to Australia next year to visit our daughter.

[ T ] The remark was intended as a compliment.