intend

(verb) have in mind as a purpose. Synonyms: mean, think. Examples: "I mean no harm." "I only meant to help you." "She didn't think to harm me." "We thought to return early that night."

(verb) design or destine. Synonyms: destine, designate, specify. Examples: "She was intended to become the director."

(verb) mean or intend to express or convey. Synonyms: mean. Examples: "You never understand what i mean!." "What do his words intend?."

(verb) denote or connote. Synonyms: mean, signify, stand for. Examples: "`maison' means `house' in french." "An example sentence would show what this word means."