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mean something for someone or something

 

1. Lit. to imply something important for someone or something; to be important or meaningful for someone or something. Are your comments supposed to mean something special for me? I mean these remarks for the government.

2. Fig. to intend for someone or something to have or receive something. Do you mean this gift for me? I mean this gift for the entire community.

See also: mean