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# handle(intent:completion:)

Sends the message to the specified recipients.

```
func handle(intent: INSendMessageIntent, completion: @escaping @Sendable (INSendMessageIntentResponse) -> Void)
```

## Parameters

`intent`

The intent object that contains details about the user’s request. The information in this object has already been resolved and confirmed by the user.

`completion`

The handler block to execute with your response. You must execute this handler while implementing this method. This handler has no return value and takes the following parameter:

- response: The [`INSendMessageIntentResponse`](/documentation/Intents/INSendMessageIntentResponse) object containing the status of the request. This parameter must not be `nil`.

## Discussion

Your implementation of this method must send the message to the designated recipients. The response object you provide should indicate the status of the message.

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