intend-v; 3 Senses

Sense Number 1: have in mind as a plan or purpose

Commentary: Syntax Is: NP1 INTEND NP2 COMP

Examples:
She didn't intend to harm me.
I really intended to write, but I didn't have time.
We intend to go to Europe this summer.
He didn't intend me to hear it.

Mappings:
VerbNet: try-61,wish-62
FrameNet: NM
PropBank: intend.01
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 1

Sense Number 2: design something for a specific plan or purpose

Commentary: Syntax Is: NP1 INTEND NP2 COMP

Examples:
We intend this dictionary be used for school children.
They intended this be an informal event.
That he is obviously intended for a grand life.
This is the business in which he is intended to be employed.
This is a dictionary intended for school children.

Mappings:
VerbNet: NM
FrameNet: Purpose
PropBank: NM
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 2

Sense Number 3: signify or mean to express or convey

Examples:
What do his words intend?
It was intended as a compliment.

Mappings:
VerbNet: NM
FrameNet: NM
PropBank: NM
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 3, 4