intends
Has in mind
Intends means to have as a plan or purpose.
If you intend to do something, you mean to do it: I intend to finish this tonight.
Something intended for a particular use is designed or meant for it: The gift was intended for you.
No offense intended disclaims hostile purpose.
The noun form is intention.
Purpose or direction
- objectivePurpose or goal
- goalDesired end result
- designPurposeful creative planning
- meaningWhat something signifies
rationale · reason · motivation · motive · drive · function · end · significance
Desire for achievement
hope · desire · wish · pursuit · endeavor · quest · striving · longing
Binding promise given
- promiseCommitment to act
- vowSolemn personal commitment
- dedicationWholehearted loyalty to purpose
- oathFormal binding promise
undertaking · assurance · guarantee · word · bond · covenant · obligation · engagement
Planned approach to goals
- blueprintDetailed technical drawing
- roadmapDetailed plan forward
- agendaFormal discussion list
- outlineSummary of key elements
preparation · arrangement · scheduling · framework · procedure · coordination · timetable · logistics
Belief about future outcomes
- forecastPrediction of future conditions
- projectionSomething that extends outward
- foresightAbility to anticipate futures
- planningArranging for future events
preparation · outlook · prospect · contingency · eventuality · prognosis · scenario · forethought
aim
Purpose or direction
meaning · rationale · reason · motivation · motive · drive · function · end · significance · justification
ambition
Desire for achievement
vision · hope · desire · wish · pursuit · endeavor · quest · striving · longing · yearning
pledge
Binding promise given
- promiseCommitment to act
- vowSolemn personal commitment
- dedicationWholehearted loyalty to purpose
oath · undertaking · assurance · guarantee · word · bond · covenant · obligation · engagement · resolve
strategy
Planned approach to goals
outline · preparation · arrangement · scheduling · framework · procedure · coordination · timetable · logistics · approach
expectation
Belief about future outcomes
- forecastPrediction of future conditions
- projectionSomething that extends outward
- foresightAbility to anticipate futures
planning · preparation · outlook · prospect · contingency · eventuality · prognosis · scenario · forethought · calculation
- best intentions
- no pun intendedDisclaimer following coincidental wordplay
- criminal intentGuilty state of mind
- bad intentions
- intentional delayPlanned holdup of action
- letter of intentPreliminary agreement expressing commitment
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