Direct
Intend
Intend verb - To have in mind as a purpose or goal.
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
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Hideo Kojima did not intend to direct any of the Metal Gear sequels beyond Metal Gear Solid.
Source: Trilogy Creep - Michael Landon in Little House on the Prairie did not originally intend to both direct and lead in the role of Pa.
Source: Descended Creator - Hideo Kojima originally didn't intend to direct any Metal Gear sequels beyond Metal Gear Solid, but due to the immense success of the game, he was pressured by his superiors to direct Metal Gear Solid 2, which featured a twist ending that he never intended to explain away.
Source: Franchise Zombie
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