ɪnˈtend 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). 5 (as intending adj.)
who intends to be (an intending visitor). [ME entende, intende f. OF entendre, intendre f. L intendere intentor intensstrain,
direct, purpose (as
IN-(2), tendere
stretch, tend)]