Intend: meaning, definitions and examples

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intend

 

[ ษชnหˆtษ›nd ]

Context #1 | Verb

planning

To have in mind as something to be done or brought about; plan: intend to go. To design for a specific use or purpose: a building that is intended for storage. To have in mind; mean: I intend to leave by noon. To design or destine: a craftsman who intends his wares for the upscale market.

Synonyms

aim, expect, mean, plan, purpose

Examples of usage

  • I intend to finish this project by the end of the week.
  • She intended the gift for her best friend.
  • Do you intend to visit the museum this weekend?
  • The architect intended the house to have a modern look.
  • He intended to surprise her with a romantic dinner.

Translations

Translations of the word "intend" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pretender

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‡เคฐเคพเคฆเคพ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ (irada karna)

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช beabsichtigen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bermaksud

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะฐะผะฐะณะฐั‚ะธัั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zamierzaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ„ๅ›ณใ™ใ‚‹ (ito suru)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท avoir l'intention de

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ intentar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท niyet etmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์˜๋„ํ•˜๋‹ค (uidohada)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠู†ูˆูŠ (yanwi)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zamรฝลกlet

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zamรฝลกฤพaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‰“็ฎ— (dวŽsuร n)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ nameravati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รฆtla

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฝะธะตั‚ั‚ะตะฝัƒ (niettenu)

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒ”แƒ’แƒ›แƒ•แƒ (gegma)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ niyyษ™t etmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ intentar

Etymology

The word 'intend' originated from the Latin word 'intendere', which means 'to stretch out, strive after'. The term has been used in English since the 14th century. Over the years, 'intend' has evolved to encompass the ideas of planning, design, and purpose. It is a common word used in everyday language to convey one's plans or goals.

See also: intended, intending, intentionally, intentioned, superintendent, unintended, unintentionally.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,506, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.