mean vs intend

mean is a noun but intend is not a noun.

As verbs, mean and intend are synonyms defined as:

As verbs, mean and intend are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of mean include stand for, signify.

As verbs, mean and intend are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of mean include think.

As verbs, intend is a hypernym of mean; that is, intend is a word with a broader meaning than mean:

Other hypernyms of mean include designate, destine, specify.

mean (noun)	intend (noun)
an average of n numbers computed by adding some function of the numbers and dividing by some function of n

mean (adjective)	intend (adjective)
approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value
characterized by malice
having or showing an ignoble lack of honor or morality
marked by poverty befitting a beggar
(used of persons or behavior) characterized by or indicative of lack of generosity
(used of sums of money) so small in amount as to deserve contempt
of no value or worth
very good; of the highest quality

mean (verb)	intend (verb)
mean or intend to express or convey	have in mind as a purpose
have as a logical consequence	design or destine
denote or connote	mean or intend to express or convey
have in mind as a purpose	denote or connote
have a specified degree of importance
intend to refer to
destine or designate for a certain purpose