intend



intend something as something

to mean something to serve as something. We intend this money as a gift. Do not even think about paying it back. This money is intended as a gift.
See also: intend

intend something for someone or something

to mean for someone or something to get something. I intended this one for you. I'm sorry I failed to give it to you in time. Aunt Em intended this cake for the county fair, but you can have it instead.
See also: intend

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
&Thorn;ÓRarinn-Ancient Scandinavian
Sheppard['ʃepəd]
Nicolao-Spanish
Henrique-Portuguese
Simcha-Hebrew
Korbiniankawr-BEE-nee-ahnGerman