design - intend or have as a purpose; "She designed to go far in the world of business"

be after, plan - have the will and intention to carry out some action; "He plans to be in graduate school next year"; "The rebels had planned turmoil and confusion"

purpose, purport, aim, propose - propose or intend; "I aim to arrive at noon"

will, wish - have in mind; "I will take the exam tomorrow"

plan - make plans for something; "He is planning a trip with his family"

mean - destine or designate for a certain purpose; "These flowers were meant for you"

design - design something for a specific role or purpose or effect; "This room is not designed for work"

slate - designate or schedule; "He slated his talk for 9 AM"; "She was slated to be his successor"

aim, calculate, direct - specifically design a product, event, or activity for a certain public

stand for, symbolize, typify, symbolise, represent - express indirectly by an image, form, or model; be a symbol; "What does the Statue of Liberty symbolize?"

convey, impart - make known; pass on, of information

denote, refer - have as a meaning; "`multi-' denotes `many' "

signify - convey or express a meaning; "These words mean nothing to me!"; "What does his strange behavior signify?"

import, spell - indicate or signify; "I'm afraid this spells trouble!"

aim - direct (a remark) toward an intended goal; "She wanted to aim a pun"

aim, drive, get - move into a desired direction of discourse; "What are you driving at?"

signify - convey or express a meaning; "These words mean nothing to me!"; "What does his strange behavior signify?"