meant

verb

1. 1

   To intend.

2. 2

   To convey (a meaning).

3. 3

   To have conviction in (something said or expressed); to be sincere in (what one says).

   “Does she really mean what she said to him last night?”

4. 4

   To cause or produce (a given result); to bring about (a given result).

   “One faltering step means certain death.”

5. 5

   (usually with to) To be of some level of importance.

   “Formality and titles mean nothing in their circle.”