— intender , n.
/in tend"/ , v.t.
1. to have in mind as something to be done or brought about; plan: We intend to leave in a month.
2. to design or mean for a particular purpose, use, recipient, etc.: a fund intended for emergency use only.
3. to design to express or indicate, as by one's words; refer to.
4. (of words, terms, statements, etc.) to mean or signify.
5. Archaic. to direct (the eyes, mind, etc.).
v.i.
6. to have a purpose or design.
7. Obs. to set out on one's course.
[ 1250-1300; intendere to stretch towards, aim at (see IN- 2 , TEND 1 ); r. ME entenden entendre ]
Syn. 1. contemplate, expect, aim, purpose. INTEND, MEAN, DESIGN, PROPOSE imply knowing what one wishes to do and setting this as a goal. To INTEND is to have in mind something to be done or brought about: No offense was intended. MEAN is a less formal word than INTEND but otherwise a close synonym: He means to go away. DESIGN implies planning to effect a particular result: to design a plan for Christmas decorations. PROPOSE suggests setting up a program for oneself or offering it to others for consideration: We propose to beautify our city.