<p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>(used with object) to have in mind as something to be done or brought about; plan: We intend to leave in a month.</li><li>Synonyms: purpose, aim, expect, contemplate</li><li>to design or mean for a particular purpose, use, recipient, etc.: a fund intended for emergency use only.</li><li>to design to express or indicate, as by one's words; refer to.</li><li>(of words, terms, statements, etc.) to mean or signify.</li><li>Archaic: to direct (the eyes, mind, etc.).</li></ul><p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>(used without object) to have a purpose or design.</li><li>Obsolete: to set out on one's course.</li></ul>