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He doesn't actually intend to put this scene in the film--it's a true home movie.

I do, however, intend it to sound mean about the reactionary, prejudice-infested place she comes from.

I was elected by the people of Brooklyn to do this job without fear or favor and that is exactly what I intend to do.

Worried this might turn people off from his performance, Khan said he didn't intend  to offend anyone.

He also said police intend to put their beloved family pet, a Staffordshire bull terrier named Excalibur, to sleep.

The student who does not intend to arouse himself need hope for no keen sense of beauty.

It would be useless to put you to the expense of drawings, until you have made up your minds on what you intend to have done.

I shall be glad to hear from you soon, as I intend to go to Padstow in a few days and shall not return under a fortnight.

I do not intend to vex or grieve you by any conduct of mine; nor do I mean to leave you, now you are both infirm and old.

I intend leaving this evening for Bridgenorth, to ship the castings, both for Herland and Beeralstone.

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On this page you'll find 90 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to intend, such as: aim, contemplate, design, designate, destine, and expect.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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