intends

VERB

have in mind; determine

Synonyms

STRONGEST

aim contemplate design designate destine expect mean plan propose resolve think try

STRONG

appoint attempt connote decree dedicate denote devote endeavor essay express import indicate meditate ordain plot purpose reserve scheme signify spell strive

WEAK

add up aspire to be determined be resolved figure on have in mind hope to look forward set apart set aside

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disbelieve disregard forget ignore neglect

STRONG

be idle dismiss misuse use waste

Example Sentences

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It said it intends to apply to list its shares on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol REF.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026

Reaves intends to re-sign with the Lakers for a maximum deal of four years and $185-million, people not authorized to speak on the matter confirmed to The Times on Wednesday.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 24, 2026

UK media reported that he intends to replace finance minister Rachel Reeves, while keeping interior minister Shabana Mahmood in post.

From Barron's • Jun. 21, 2026

With the backing of SpaceX’s data centers, the company intends to “scale up Composer,” Truell said in an April X post.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 19, 2026

“The bailiff told people he intends to go along the northern road.”

From "Crispin: The Cross of Lead" by Avi