verb

intend

Translation

to intend, to mean, to plan

I intend to finish my work today.

The book is intended for children.

I didn't intend any harm.

((to-inf)) to plan to do sth. I intend to start a new project.

((sth.)) to have sth. as a purpose I did not intend this outcome.

Synonyms: plan, mean, aim

From Latin 'intendere' (to stretch out, direct), from 'in-' (toward) and 'tendere' (to stretch).

Imagine 'stretching' your mind or will 'toward' a goal. This mental picture connects to the meaning of having a plan or purpose.