9. To pretend; to counterfeit; to simulate. [Obs.]

Intend a kind of zeal both to the prince and Claudio.

Shak.

Syn. -- To purpose; mean; design; plan; conceive; contemplate.

In*tend"an*cy (?), n.; pl. Intendancies (#). [Cf. F. intendance. See

Intendant.]