Meant' is a verb that means to signify or express an intention. It can be used in the past tense, as in 'he meant to do something, ' or in the present tense, as in 'he means to do something.' The crossword solutions PROMISED, MATCHED, TOBE, ENTAIL, DENOTED, ENTAILED, INTENDED, and SIGNIFIED all relate to the term MEANT in some way. PROMISED is a verb meaning to make a declaration that one will do something in the future. MATCHED is a verb meaning to be equal to or compatible with something else. TOBE is a verb meaning to exist or be in a certain state. ENTAIL is a verb meaning to involve or imply something as a necessary consequence. DENOTED is a verb meaning to indicate or suggest something. ENTAILED is a verb meaning to involve or imply something as a necessary consequence. INTENDED is a verb meaning to have in mind as a purpose or goal. SIGNIFIED is a verb meaning to be a sign of or indicate something. All of these words are related to the term MEANT in that they all refer to expressing an intention or purpose.