mean to
Have intention toward
Mean to expresses intention: I didn't mean to hurt you, I meant to call but forgot.
It captures the gap between what someone intended and what actually happened.
Often appears in apologies or explanations for accidents and oversights.
Sorry, I didn't mean to wake you.
- implyIndicate without stating
- signifyTo convey meaning
- want toDesire to do
- purposeReason something exists
- wishYearned-for outcome
trying to say · feel like · aim · resolve · fancy · design · plan · determination · goal · convey · indicate · get at · desire · denote · hope · represent · express · cruel
intentionality
mean toaccidentally
Without intent or design
by accident · unintentionally · inadvertently · by chance · by mistake