Intend and Target

Intend

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

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Target and intend are semantically related in planned topic. In some cases you can use "Target" instead a verb "Intend".

Target

Target verb - Intend (something) to move towards a certain goal.

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Synonyms for Target

Antonyms for Target

Intend and target are semantically related in aim topic. Sometimes you can use "Intend" instead a verb "Target", if it concerns topics such as planned.

Nearby Words: targeted, targe, targeting

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Common collocations

part	intend part	target part
way	intend way	target way
damage	intend damage	target damage
anyone	intend anyone	target anyone
Other words: units.

Both words in one sentence

It's justified by the fact that the terrorists are hiding out and intend to target major cities when they're ready.

Source: Aliens in Cardiff
Their target is a young heir who they intend to manipulate to make a certain business decision.

Source: Condescending Compassion
The insulter did intend for their target to draw inspiration from the insult given to them.

Source: Inspirational Insult

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