Intend to be parsimonious (4)
I believe the answer is:
mean
This clue is a double definition.
'intend' is the first definition.
('mean' can be a synonym of 'intend')
'be parsimonious' is the second definition.
(I've seen this before)
'to' is the link.
(Other definitions for mean that I've seen before include "Scrooge?" , "Unkind; average" , "Norm" , "Average; inferior; intend" , "Signify; stingy" .)