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Sense: Verb: have a purpose in mind

Synonyms:

have in mind, plan , aim , mean , aim at, envisage , design , contemplate , look , be resolved, be determined, aspire, hope , try , attempt

Sense: Verb: signify

Synonyms:

mean , signify, denote, express , import (formal), symbolize, symbolise (UK), imply , convey

Sense: Verb: design

Synonyms:

design , mean , make , contrive

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