intend

verb

1. 1

   (usually followed by the particle "to") To hope; to wish (something, or something to be accomplished); be intent upon

   “He intends to go to university.”

2. 2

   To fix the mind on; attend to; take care of; superintend; regard.

3. 3

   To stretch to extend; distend.

4. 4

   To strain; make tense.

5. 5

   To intensify; strengthen.

6. 6

   To apply with energy.

7. 7

   To bend or turn; direct, as one’s course or journey.

8. 8

   To design mechanically or artistically; fashion; mold.

9. 9

   To pretend; counterfeit; simulate.