intend vs represent

intend and represent both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
intend	No	No	Yes	No
represent	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, represent is a hyponym of intend; that is, represent is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than intend:

Other hyponyms of intend include stand for, symbolise, symbolize, typify, signify, import, spell, aim, aim, drive, get.

intend (verb)	represent (verb)
have in mind as a purpose	to establish a mapping (of mathematical elements or sets)
design or destine	serve as a means of expressing something
mean or intend to express or convey	express indirectly by an image, form, or model; be a symbol
denote or connote	point out or draw attention to in protest or remonstrance
	bring forward and present to the mind
	describe or present, usually with respect to a particular quality
	create an image or likeness of
	play a role or part
	perform (a play), especially on a stage
	be a delegate or spokesperson for; represent somebody's interest or be a proxy or substitute for, as of politicians and office holders representing their constituents, or of a tenant representing other tenants in a housing dispute
	be representative or typical for
	be the defense counsel for someone in a trial
	form or compose
	be typical of
	take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to