Intend Definition & Meaning
intend
- verb
- have in mind as a purpose; "I mean no harm"; "I only meant to help you"; "She didn't think to harm me"; "We thought to return early that night"
- design or destine; "She was intended to become the director"
- mean or intend to express or convey; "You never understand what I mean!"; "what do his words intend?"
- denote or connote; "`maison' means `house' in French"; "An example sentence would show what this word means"
"Intend" in song lyrics
See how intend is used in real songs:
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"Cuz I don't talk about what might've been I intend"
Johnny Spanish — Up in the Clouds -
"grounds adolescent negligent intend"
The Psycho Realm f/ B-Real — R. U. Experienced -
"Treat you like a queen, is what I intend"
The Rodentz — Girl
Words that rhyme with intend
Usage tips for "intend"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "intend" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for intend to find words that pair well.
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does intend mean?
- have in mind as a purpose; "I mean no harm"; "I only meant to help you"; "She didn't think to harm me"; "We thought to return early that night" design or destine; "She was intended to become the director" mean or intend to express or convey; "You never understand what I mean!"; "what do his words intend?" denote or connote; "`maison' means `house' in French"; "An example sentence would show what this word means"
- What part of speech is intend?
- Intend is a verb.
- How many definitions does intend have?
- Intend has 4 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).