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intends Meaning & Definition

What Does Intends Mean?

Intends is a verb that means third-person singular simple present indicative of intend.

Intends Definition (Verb)

  1. third-person singular simple present indicative of intend

Verb

  1. (usually followed by the particle "to") To hope; to wish (something, or something to be accomplished); be intent upon

    He intends to go to university.

  2. To fix the mind on; attend to; take care of; superintend; regard.
  3. To stretch to extend; distend.
  4. To strain; make tense.
  5. To intensify; strengthen.
  6. To apply with energy.
  7. To bend or turn; direct, as one’s course or journey.
  8. To design mechanically or artistically; fashion; mold.
  9. To pretend; counterfeit; simulate.

Synonyms of Intends

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Intends in a Sentence

He intends to go to university.

Word Forms & Grammar

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