Useful english dictionary

intend v. tr.

1 have as one's purpose; propose (we intend to go; we intend going; we intend that it shall be done).

2 (usu. foll. by for, as) design or destine (a person or a thing) (I intend him to go; I intend it as a warning).

3 mean (what does he intend by that?).

4 (in passive ; foll. by for) a be meant for a person to have or use etc. (they are intended for the children). b be meant to represent (the picture is intended for you).

Etymology. ME entende, intende f. OF entendre, intendre f. L intendere intent - or intens - strain, direct, purpose (as IN-(2 ), tendere stretch, tend )

Useful english dictionary. 2012 .