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intend
[ in-tend ]
verb (used with object)
- to have in mind as something to be done or brought about; plan:
We intend to leave in a month.
Synonyms: , , ,
- to design or mean for a particular purpose, use, recipient, etc.:
a fund intended for emergency use only.
- to design to express or indicate, as by one's words; refer to.
- (of words, terms, statements, etc.) to mean or signify.
- Archaic. to direct (the eyes, mind, etc.).
verb (used without object)
- to have a purpose or design.
- Obsolete. to set out on one's course.
intend
/ ɪ²Ôˈ³ÙÉ›²Ô»å /
verb
- may take a clause as object to propose or plan (something or to do something); have in mind; mean
- troften foll byfor to design or destine (for a certain purpose, person, etc)
that shot was intended for the President
- tr to mean to express or indicate
what do his words intend?
- intr to have a purpose as specified; mean
he intends well
- archaic.tr to direct or turn (the attention, eyes, etc)
Derived Forms
- ¾±²Ôˈ³Ù±ð²Ô»å±ð°ù, noun
Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms
- ¾±²Ô·³Ù±ð²Ô»åİù noun
- ³¾¾±²õi²Ô·³Ù±ð²Ô»å verb
- ±è°ù±ði²Ô·³Ù±ð²Ô»å verb (used with object)
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of intend1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
Though he originally intended to shoot “Párvulos†in Guadalajara, budget issues pushed him to look at other options, eventually settling on locations near Mexico City, namely La Marquesa National Park.
It says it still intends to launch the console on June 5, as originally planned.
Trump has said he does not intend to scale back Social Security benefits, but the Leisure World cynics don’t believe him.
"The Outer Space Treaty was really intended to apply to governments," Lowenthal said.
Yoon remained defiant at his impeachment trial, claiming that he was being framed for insurrection by his political enemies — and that his declaration of martial law was intended as a plea for public attention.
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