Definition of: intend

(in·tend′) v.t.
1. To have in mind to accomplish or do; purpose: He intends to go.
2. To make or destine for a purpose, use, etc.: Was that gift intended for me?
3. To have the purpose of meaning or expressing; mean: She intended nothing by the remark.
4. Obs. To direct, as one's course or thoughts.
—v.i.
5. Rare To have intention; mean: to intend well.
6. Obs. To tend; incline. See synonyms under PURPOSE. [<OF entendre <L intendere stretch out (for) <in- in, at + tendere stretch]
—in·tend′er noun