intends
v.v. to have a plan or a purpose in mind. You use this when you want to do something but haven't done it yet.
v. to have a specific purpose or plan in mind; to design or destine for a particular purpose. Transitive — requires a direct object, often an infinitive phrase or a 'that' clause.
She intends to start her own business next year.
The government intends to lower taxes for small businesses to encourage economic growth in the region.
While the architect intends for the building to blend into the natural landscape, the sheer scale of the glass facade makes it a prominent landmark for miles.
The verb is transitive and commonly followed by a 'to-infinitive' or a 'that' clause.
I intend doing itI intend to do itWhile some verbs take the -ing form, intend is almost always followed by the to-infinitive in modern English.