intend
verb (used with object)
to have in mind as something to be done or brought about; plan.
has intended
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present perfectof intend (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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The study found that Grokipedia articles often "contain exactly identical copies of text" from Wikipedia, a site it has intended to outshine.
From Barron's ● Nov. 14, 2025
The tip of Maslow’s hierarchy is self-actualization, which implies the possibility that our Sims will develop wants and needs separate from those their creator has intended for them.
From The Verge ● Feb. 7, 2020
So let’s talk about the pass/run imbalance this way: In 120 plays from scrimmage, Cousins has intended to throw a pass 94 times.
From Washington Post ● Sep. 20, 2016
On the other hand, it’s possible he has intended to pick Watson all along, but is keeping his options open in case someone else does something truly spectacular at the Tour Championship.
From Golf Digest ● Sep. 19, 2016
In fact, that is what he has intended all along.
From The Genius by Margaret Horton Potter
