intend
verb (used with object)
to have in mind as something to be done or brought about; plan.
intends
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present tense formof intend (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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According to Bloomberg, Anthropic intends to surpass the record $86.2 billion that Elon Musk's SpaceX raised in its June IPO.
From Barron's ● Aug. 26, 2026
The company also said it intends to close its European fiber cement business, subject to legal, regulatory and employee consultation requirements.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026
Real estate developer Edward P. Roski, one of the Lakers’ other known minority owners, has not disclosed whether he intends to sell his 3% stake in the team.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 2026
The company intends to start delivering more than 50% of cumulative free cash flow back to shareholders, whereas its previous target called for “within 50%.”
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 19, 2026
“The bailiff told people he intends to go along the northern road.”
From "Crispin: The Cross of Lead" by Avi
