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  1. 1. v. t. To stretch' to extend; to distend. Source: opted
  2. 2. v. t. To strain; to make tense. Source: opted
  3. 3. v. t. To intensify; to strengthen. Source: opted
  4. 4. v. t. To apply with energy. Source: opted
  5. 5. v. t. To bend or turn; to direct, as one's course or journey. Source: opted
  6. 6. v. t. To fix the mind on; to attend to; to take care of; to superintend; to regard. Source: opted
  7. 7. v. t. To fix the mind upon (something to be accomplished); to be intent upon; to mean; to design; to plan; to purpose; -- often followed by an infinitely with to, or a dependent clause with that; as, he intends to go; he intends that she shall remain. Source: opted
  8. 8. v. t. To design mechanically or artistically; to fashion; to mold. Source: opted
  9. 9. v. t. To pretend; to counterfeit; to simulate. Source: opted
  10. 10. v. have in mind as a purpose Source: wordnet
  11. 11. v. design or destine Source: wordnet
  12. 12. v. mean or intend to express or convey Source: wordnet

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