Chip away at and Intend

Chip away at verb - Remove or withdraw gradually: "These new customs are chipping away at the quality of life".

Intend and chip away at are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Intend" instead a verb "Chip away at".

Intend verb - To have in mind as a purpose or goal.

Chip away at and intend are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Chip away at" instead a verb "Intend".