All intend synonyms

verb intend

• try — to attempt to do or accomplish: Try it before you say it's simple.
• resolve — to come to a definite or earnest decision about; determine (to do something): I have resolved that I shall live to the full.
• propose — to offer or suggest (a matter, subject, case, etc.) for consideration, acceptance, or action: to propose a new method.
• aim — If you aim for something or aim to do something, you plan or hope to achieve it.
• contemplate — If you contemplate an action, you think about whether to do it or not.
• design — When someone designs a garment, building, machine, or other object, they plan it and make a detailed drawing of it from which it can be built or made.
• plan — a scheme or method of acting, doing, proceeding, making, etc., developed in advance: battle plans.
• destine — to set apart or appoint (for a certain purpose or person, or to do something); intend; design
• designate — When you designate someone as something, you formally choose them to do that particular job.
• mean — to intend for a particular purpose, destination, etc.: They were meant for each other. Synonyms: destine, foreordain.
• think — to seem or appear (usually used impersonally with a dative as the subject).
• plot — a secret plan or scheme to accomplish some purpose, especially a hostile, unlawful, or evil purpose: a plot to overthrow the government.
• decree — A decree is an official order or decision, especially one made by the ruler of a country.
• spell — a continuous course or period of work or other activity: to take a spell at the wheel.
• signify — to make known by signs, speech, or action.
• appoint — If you appoint someone to a job or official position, you formally choose them for it.
• reserve — to keep back or save for future use, disposal, treatment, etc.
• connote — If a word or name connotes something, it makes you think of a particular idea or quality.
• devote — If you devote yourself, your time, or your energy to something, you spend all or most of your time or energy on it.
• ordain — to invest with ministerial or sacerdotal functions; confer holy orders upon.
• attempt — If you make an attempt to do something, you try to do it, often without success.
• denote — If one thing denotes another, it is a sign or indication of it.
• indicate — to be a sign of; betoken; evidence; show: His hesitation really indicates his doubt about the venture.
• dedicate — If you say that someone has dedicated themselves to something, you approve of the fact that they have decided to give a lot of time and effort to it because they think that it is important.
• meditate — to engage in thought or contemplation; reflect.
• purpose — the reason for which something exists or is done, made, used, etc.
• import — to bring in (merchandise, commodities, workers, etc.) from a foreign country for use, sale, processing, reexport, or services.
• scheme — a plan, design, or program of action to be followed; project.
• strive — to exert oneself vigorously; try hard: He strove to make himself understood.
• anticipate — If you anticipate an event, you realize in advance that it may happen and you are prepared for it.
• expect — Regard (something) as likely to happen.
• endeavor — Try hard to do or achieve something.
• endeavour — Standard spelling of endeavor.
• add up — If facts or events do not add up, they make you confused about a situation because they do not seem to be consistent. If something that someone has said or done adds up, it is reasonable and sensible.
• essay — A short piece of writing on a particular subject.
• figure on — a numerical symbol, especially an Arabic numeral.
• express — By express train or delivery service.
• set apart — to put (something or someone) in a particular place: to set a vase on a table.
• set aside — the act or state of setting or the state of being set.