mean vs intend

mean is a noun but intend is not a noun.

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

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.

As verbs, mean and intend are synonyms defined as:

As verbs, mean and intend are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of mean include signify, stand for.

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

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