intend

[US]/ɪnˈtend/
[UK]/ɪnˈtend/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vt. plan or have in mind; mean; want
vi. have a plan

Phrases & Collocations

intend to do

intend for

Example Sentences

intend a child for a doctor

We intend to go. They intend going. You intended that she go.

He intends no harm.

I intend to go home.

I intend it as a stop -gap.

intending lawyers; an intending contributor.

I intend to analyse the sexism in such texts.

I intend to cancel your debt to me.

I intend to make an official complaint.

the intended victim escaped.

she intends to move an amendment to the Bill.

a speech that was intended to insult.

I didn't intend to give offence .

they overshot their intended destination.

it is worse to intend harm than to be indifferent.

The book is intended for beginners.

What do you intend by that remark?

Is that what you intended?

Real-world Examples

It's a clear departure from the intended plan toward the intended goal.

Source: Past English Level 4 Reading Exam Papers

Which means... and again, no insult intended... but you're a fraud...

Source: The Big Bang Theory Season 7

The blows, he said, were not intended.

Source: The Guardian (Article Version)

We found out how Cadmus intends to weaponize Medusa.

Source: Super Girl Season 2 S02

The Wanderer is not intended for this physical plane.

Source: Lost Girl Season 4

Dialogue 1 What kind of job do you intend to do?

Source: Spoken English for interviews comes naturally.

But the rangers themselves were never intended to battle invading armies.

Source: National Geographic Anthology

I'm not intending to ruffle anyone's feathers.

Source: Emma's delicious English

What is interesting is that Hogarth never intended these paintings to be sold.

Source: Secrets of Masterpieces

I want you to know that I intend to be there for you.

Source: American Horror Story Season 1

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