Intend
Intend verb - To have in mind as a purpose or goal.
Usage example: an aspiring entrepreneur who intends to revolutionize the biotech industry
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
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Her father Falcon tells the whole student body that they should always try to make an original contribution to the world even if they intend to do it by becoming a supervillain.
Source: Open-Minded Parent - Surprise, the survivor admitted they did intend to go up to the enemy army and try to join up.
Source: Gut Feeling -
Prepare to Die: Professor Cole and the two men who try to kill her in London openly tell her that they intend to kill her.
Source: Literature / Murderess
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