1. (v. t.) To stretch' to extend; to distend.

2. (v. t.) To strain; to make tense.

3. (v. t.) To intensify; to strengthen.

4. (v. t.) To apply with energy.

5. (v. t.) To bend or turn; to direct, as one's course or journey.

6. (v. t.) To fix the mind on; to attend to; to take care of; to superintend; to regard.

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.

8. (v. t.) To design mechanically or artistically; to fashion; to mold.

9. (v. t.) To pretend; to counterfeit; to simulate.

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