intend

Definition

To fix the mind upon (something, or something to be accomplished); be intent upon

Etymology

From Middle English intenden, entenden (“direct (one’s) attention towards”), borrowed from Old French entendre, from Latin intendō, intendere. See also intensive. Doublet of entendre. Largely displaced native Old English myntan (“to mean, intend; to think, suppose”), whence dialectal mint.

Example Sentences

• "He intends to go to university."
• "They evidently intended some mischief."
• "After I've finished my contract I never intend to teach teenagers again."

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