Intend Crossword Clue Answer

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Question: Intend

Solution: MEAN

MEAN Definition 1:
To have (a particular meaning) .
Examples:
What does this word mean in English? = What is meant in English by this word?
The word meant one thing in Shakespeare’s day, but it means something else now.
The abbreviation “U.S.” means [=stands for] “United States.”
Red means “stop” and green means “go.”
Can you tell me what my dream means?
“Bonjour” is a French word meaning “hello.” = “Bonjour” is a French word that means “hello.”
MEAN Definition 2:
To want or intend to express (a particular idea or meaning) .
Examples:
I meant what I said. [=I was sincere when I said it]
What was meant by the poet?
Don’t distort what she meant by taking her words out of context.
When she says the play was “interesting,” she means (that) it wasn’t very good.
He’s very ambitious, and I mean that as a compliment.
It’s a very easy question. Anyone, and I mean anyone, should be able to answer it.
You hold it like this. (Do you) See what I mean? [=do you understand what I’m showing you?]
She’s not getting any thinner, if you know/get what I mean.
“He can be a little difficult. (Do you) Know what I mean?”
“He can be a little difficult.” “What/How do you mean?” = “Meaning?” [=what exactly do you mean when you say that?]
“He can be a little difficult.” “I know what you mean.” [=I agree]
“He can be a little difficult.” “What’s that supposed to mean?” [=I am surprised that you would say that; I don’t agree with what you are saying]
MEAN Definition 3:
To have (something) in your mind as a purpose or goal often followed by to + verb .
Examples:
Just what do you mean (by) coming into my room without knocking? [=what is your reason for coming into my room without knocking?]
She says she didn’t mean anything by what she did.
She didn’t mean (you) any harm. = She meant no harm (to you). [=she did not intend to cause any harm (to you)]
I’m sorry if I hurt your feelings. I meant (you) no offense/disrespect.
I don’t trust him. He means no good.
He didn’t mean [=intend] to do any harm.
She means to win.
I keep meaning to visit you—I just never seem to get around to it.
He says he never meant to hurt her.
MEAN Definition 4:
To plan for or want (someone or something) to do or to be something + obj often + as often followed by to + verb no obj (chiefly US) + for .
Examples:
His comment was meant [=intended] as a joke.
We meant her to come with us.
She meant her remarks to be funny.
“What you said hurt his feelings!” “Well, I meant it to!”
We meant for her to come with us.
MEAN Definition 5:
To want (something that you control, provide, or have made) to be used for a particular purpose or by a particular person often + for often followed by to + verb sometimes + as .
Examples:
I meant [=intended] the flowers for you, not for your sister.
The book was meant for children, but it is popular with adults too.
His criticism is meant for all of us.
They meant the book to be a present.
They meant the book as a present.
MEAN Definition 6:
To make a statement to or about (someone) .
Examples:
“Hey, you!” “I’m sorry: do you mean me?” [=are you talking to me?]
“Some people here are too bossy!” “Do you mean me?” [=are you referring to me?]
MEAN Definition 7:
To indicate or show (something that is going to happen) .
Examples:
Those clouds mean rain. = Those clouds mean (that) it’s going to rain.
When he gets that angry look in his eyes, you know it means trouble. [=you know that there will be trouble]
MEAN Definition 8:
To cause or result in (something) .
Examples:
The bad weather could mean further delays.
MEAN Definition 9:
To involve or require (something) as a necessary part .
Examples:
Becoming a concert pianist means practicing a lot. [=if you’re going to become a concert pianist you have to practice a lot]
I’ll get the work done today even if it means staying late.
MEAN Definition 10:
used to say or ask how important something is to someone usually + to .
Examples:
How much does your health mean to you? [=how important is your health to you?]
It means a lot to me to know that you believe me.
“I believe you.” “Thank you. You don’t know how much that means to me.”
Your good opinion means a great deal to me.
He claims that money means nothing to him. [=that he does not care at all about money]
Her words meant nothing to me. [=I did not care what she said]
I thought our friendship meant something to you. [=I thought that you cared about our friendship]
His wife means everything to him. = His wife means the world to him. [=he loves his wife very much]

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