INTEND Synonyms
There are 2 hypernyms of the word intend. (close relations)
Best Alternatives
| Word | Save | More Find | Usage | Type | ||
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| mean | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||
noun • an average of n numbers computed by adding some function of the numbers and dividing by some function of n adjective satellite • approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value • characterized by malice • having or showing an ignoble lack of honor or morality • marked by poverty befitting a beggar • (used of persons or behavior) characterized by or indicative of lack of generosity • (used of sums of money) so small in amount as to deserve contempt • of no value or worth • very good; of the highest quality verb • mean or intend to express or convey • have as a logical consequence • denote or connote • have in mind as a purpose • have a specified degree of importance • intend to refer to • destine or designate for a certain purpose | ||||||
| design | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan) • an arrangement scheme • something intended as a guide for making something else • a decorative or artistic work • an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions • a preliminary sketch indicating the plan for something • the creation of something in the mind verb • make or work out a plan for; devise • plan something for a specific role or purpose or effect • create the design for; create or execute in an artistic or highly skilled manner • make a design of; plan out in systematic, often graphic form • create designs • conceive or fashion in the mind; invent • intend or have as a purpose | ||||||
| plan | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished • an arrangement scheme • scale drawing of a structure verb • have the will and intention to carry out some action • make plans for something • make or work out a plan for; devise • make a design of; plan out in systematic, often graphic form | ||||||
| purpose | nounn | |||||
noun • an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions • what something is used for • the quality of being determined to do or achieve something; firmness of purpose verb • propose or intend • reach a decision | ||||||
| designate | verbv | |||||
adjective satellite • appointed but not yet installed in office verb • assign a name or title to • give an assignment to (a person) to a post, or assign a task to (a person) • indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively • decree or designate beforehand • design or destine | ||||||
| destine | verbv | |||||
verb • decree or designate beforehand • design or destine | ||||||
| mint | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • (often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent • any north temperate plant of the genus Mentha with aromatic leaves and small mauve flowers • any member of the mint family of plants • the leaves of a mint plant used fresh or candied • a candy that is flavored with a mint oil • a plant where money is coined by authority of the government adjective satellite • as if new verb • form by stamping, punching, or printing | ||||||
| signify | verbv | |||||
verb • denote or connote • convey or express a meaning • make known with a word or signal | ||||||
| specify | verbv | |||||
verb • specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement; make an express demand or provision in an agreement • decide upon or fix definitely • determine the essential quality of • be specific about • define clearly • design or destine • select something or someone for a specific purpose | ||||||
| think | verbv | |||||
noun • an instance of deliberate thinking verb • judge or regard; look upon; judge • expect, believe, or suppose • use or exercise the mind or one's power of reason in order to make inferences, decisions, or arrive at a solution or judgments • recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection • imagine or visualize • focus one's attention on a certain state • have in mind as a purpose • decide by pondering, reasoning, or reflecting • ponder; reflect on, or reason about • dispose the mind in a certain way • have or formulate in the mind • be capable of conscious thought • bring into a given condition by mental preoccupation | ||||||
| stand for | verbv | |||||
verb • express indirectly by an image, form, or model; be a symbol • denote or connote • take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to • tolerate or bear | ||||||
Best Hypernyms For INTEND
Alternatives for MEAN
- base
- beggarly
- cruel
- damaging
- harsh
- imply
- malicious
- signify
- average
- bastardly
- cause
- cheap
- convey
- deft
- entail
- excellent
- fantabulous
- fierce
- first-class
- grotty
- hateful
- ignoble
- indicate
- inferior
- low
- meanspirited
- mingy
- miserly
- nasty
- quality
- ripping
- selfish
- serious
- shoddy
- skilful
- skillful
- spiteful
- splendid
- strong
- tacky
- think
- tight
- top-notch
- unkind
- vile
- naff