intends

third-person singular simple present indicative of intend

(ambitransitive, usually) To fix the mind upon (something, or something to be accomplished); be intent upon
To fix the mind on; attend to; take care of; superintend; regard.
(obsolete) To stretch to extend; distend.
To strain; make tense.
(obsolete) To intensify; strengthen.
To apply with energy.
To bend or turn; direct, as one’s course or journey.
To design mechanically or artistically; fashion; mold.
To pretend; counterfeit; simulate.