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intend
verb
Have in mind as a purpose
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ɪnˈtɛnd
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verb
Have in mind as a purpose
“I mean no harm”
verb
Design or destine
“She was intended to become the director”
verb
Denote or connote
“‘maison’ means ‘house’ in French”
verb
Mean or intend to express or convey
“You never understand what I mean!”
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I mean no harm
I only meant to help you
She didn't think to harm me
We thought to return early that night
She was intended to become the director
‘maison’ means ‘house’ in French
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You never understand what I mean!
What do his words intend?
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