<p><strong>Verb (used with object)</strong></p><ul><li>to have in mind as one's purpose or intention: I meant to compliment you on your work.</li><li>to intend for a particular purpose, destination, etc.: They were meant for each other.</li><li>to intend to express or indicate: What do you mean by “liberal”?</li><li>to have as its sense or signification; signify: The word “freedom” means many things to many people.</li><li>to bring, cause, or produce as a result: This bonus means that we can take a trip to Florida.</li><li>to have (certain intentions) toward a person: He didn't mean you any harm.</li><li>to have the value of; assume the importance of: Money means everything to them.</li></ul><p><strong>Verb (used without object)</strong></p><ul><li>to be minded or disposed; have intentions: Beware, she means ill, despite her solicitous manner.</li></ul>