The meaning of INTEND is to have in mind as a purpose or goal : plan. How to use intend in a sentence. Definition of intended adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more. Learn the meaning of intended as an adjective or noun, and how to use it in sentences. Find out the synonyms, pronunciation, and word origin of intended. n. Informal A person whom one intends to marry; a fiancé or fiancée: our daughter and her intended.