meaning verb
mean·ing
The verb form of meaning is mean
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- verb with object meaning to have in mind as one's purpose or intention; intend: I meant to compliment you on your work. Synonyms: contemplate. 1
- verb with object meaning to intend for a particular purpose, destination, etc.: They were meant for each other. Synonyms: destine, foreordain. 1
- verb with object meaning to intend to express or indicate: What do you mean by “liberal”? 1
- verb with object meaning to have as its sense or signification; signify: The word “freedom” means many things to many people. Synonyms: denote, indicate; import, imply, connote. 1
- verb with object meaning to bring, cause, or produce as a result: This bonus means that we can take a trip to Florida. 1
- verb with object meaning to have (certain intentions) toward a person: He didn't mean you any harm. 1
- verb with object meaning to have the value of; assume the importance of: Money means everything to them. She means the world to him. 1
- verb without object meaning to be minded or disposed; have intentions: Beware, she means ill, despite her solicitous manner. 1
- verb meaning present participle of mean. 0