Intend being into torn clothing as was (7)

I believe the answer is:

raiment

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'intend' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are verbs in their base form, I don't understand how one could define the other.

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(Other definitions for raiment that I've seen before include "dress?" , "Something put on" , "Poetic word for clothing" , "Wear" , "Attire" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sunday Times and The Times.

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