Intend (verb)

1. To have as a purpose or plan.
2. To have in mind as a possibility or likelihood.
3. To have a particular meaning or significance.

Origin:

Middle english (in the sense "have in mind as one"s purpose"): from old french entendre, from latin intendere "stretch out, direct one"s attention", from in- "towards" + tendere "stretch".

Examples:

1. He intends to go to the party.
2. She intends to study medicine.
3. He intends to propose to her.
4. He intends no offense by his words.
5. She intends to make a difference in the world.