How to Use intend in a Sentence

intend

verb
Definition of intendnext
Synonyms for intendnext
  • We intended that she come with us.
  • I didn't intend any disrespect.
  • This is, in fact, what Trump intends to bring back to the White House.
    — Philip Bump, Washington Post, 17 July 2024
  • And Troy Franklin was intended WR and was well in front of the sticks.
    — Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 15 Sep. 2024
  • The city then intends to expand the teams to work a 24/7 schedule on the city's east side.
    — Sarah Nelson, The Indianapolis Star, 15 May 2023
  • Hertz intends for one-quarter of its fleet to be electric by the end of next year.
    — Jamie L. Lareau, Detroit Free Press, 18 Aug. 2023
  • Nelson’s items are intended to be one-of-a-kind, and these works of art are not for sale.
    — Paul Nicolaus, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Jan. 2024
  • Despite what happened, the group intends to protest again.
    — Jason Kyle Howard, The New Republic, 25 June 2023
  • The 10-year-old girl intended to leave a goody bag at her friend’s house when her 6-year-old brother got out of the car to go with her.
    — Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 31 Oct. 2023
  • Pizza oil is intended to be drizzled over a pie fresh from the oven.
    — Christina Manian, Rdn, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 June 2023
  • Those are intended to show a united front against Iran.
    — ABC News, 8 Oct. 2023
  • The paperbacks were intended to help soldiers pass the time.
    — Jennifer Schuessler, New York Times, 6 Oct. 2023
  • Was your cameo always intended to be a surprise for fans?
    — Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 31 Mar. 2023
  • After Phillips died, her husband gave her friends the hat Phillips had intended to wear to Derby.
    — Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 5 May 2023
  • His vote was intended to make a point among his governing peers.
    — Xander Peters, The Christian Science Monitor, 16 May 2023
  • The lawsuit filed in Washington state was intended to be a direct challenge to the Texas case.
    — Pam Belluck, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2023
  • It is intended to prevent a repeat of what happened in Rio Verde Foothills.
    — The Arizona Republic, 7 Jan. 2024
  • It will be curated around three zones—Land, Sea, and Sky—all of which are intended as an homage to the natural world.
    — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 3 May 2024
  • Aside from collecting footage, the team intends to obtain water samples to test for DNA of the mammals present in the region.
    — Elizabeth Gamillo, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Aug. 2024
  • Timed with China’s military drills, this was intended to scare Taiwanese about the prospect of war.
    — Ann Scott Tyson, The Christian Science Monitor, 3 Sep. 2024
  • On the field and off, Noone intends to always be a resource for her former players, coaches and others.
    — Kat Cornetta, BostonGlobe.com, 8 Aug. 2023
  • Like many a pop-up before him, Pierce now intends to make his party permanent.
    — David Hudnall, Kansas City Star, 31 May 2024
  • Despair is a tool intended to stop people from doing the right thing, the obvious thing.
    — Robert Repino, Baltimore Sun, 26 July 2024
  • Laws to qualify to run for president vary by state − and the team of lawyers hired by the DNC intend to scrutinize Kennedy's efforts.
    — Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 12 Apr. 2024
  • But actually, the two go hand-in-hand (pun very much intended).
    — Melanie Rud, SELF, 24 Oct. 2024
  • The views expressed here are his own and are not intended as investment advice.
    — Brian Potts, Fortune, 6 Dec. 2023
  • It can be used on all hair types, but it’s specifically intended for dry hair.
    — Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Health, 12 May 2023
  • Buchner’s first attempt was intended for Jalen Halen down the sideline but fell out of bounds.
    — Nick Alvarez | Nalvarez@al.com, al, 2 Sep. 2023
  • The new design is also intended to make the Switchblade easier to build.
    — Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Cars and trucks intended to place such offerings (including EVs) can be expensive.
    — Bill Koenig, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024

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