👉 In linguistics, the concept of "intended" is a specific type of object that can be understood as a means or function. It refers to an object or event that has a direct or indirect relationship with another object or event in the sentence. For example: - The intention behind the speaker's statement could be that they want to make sure everyone knows about something. - If the speaker is trying to convey their intent, it may be understood as "I am intending to tell you." In