to stretch' to extend; to distend.-to strain; to make tense.-to intensify; to strengthen.-to apply with energy.-to bend or turn; to direct, as one's course or journey.-to fix the mind on; to attend to; to take care of; to superintend; to regard.-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.-to design mechanically or artistically; to fashion; to mold.-to pretend; to counterfeit; to simulate.