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Antonyms for intendment


Grammar : Noun
Spell : in-tend-muh nt
Phonetic Transcription : ɪnˈtɛnd mənt



Definition of intendment

  • As in intent/intention : noun aim, purpose
  • As in message : noun meaning, idea
  • As in purport : noun meaning, implication
  • As in purpose : noun intention, meaning, aim
  • As in sense : noun point, meaning
  • As in significance : noun meaning
  • As in understanding : noun belief
  • As in rationality : noun sense
  • As in rationalness : noun sense
  • As in design : noun intention
  • As in import : noun meaning
Example sentences :
  • Thus far in our history, under the malignant influence of Slavery, the odious construction or intendment has prevailed.
  • Extract from : « Charles Sumner; His Complete Works, Volume X (of 20) » by Charles Sumner
  • The wisdom and providence of the king must not be disputed by the subject; by intendment they cannot be severed from his person.
  • Extract from : « Atrocious Judges » by John Campbell, Baron Campbell
  • While in some doubt as to the legal sufficiency of this instrument, McAllister felt that its intendment was unmistakable.
  • Extract from : « McAllister and His Double » by Arthur Train
  • According to the reason of the rule, the great appropriation bills must be equally within its intendment.
  • Extract from : « Charles Sumner; his complete works, volume 5 (of 20) » by Charles Sumner

Synonyms for intendment

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