in-tender

in-ten·der

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Definitions of in-tender word

verb with object in-tender to have in mind as something to be done or brought about; plan: We intend to leave in a month. 1
verb with object in-tender to design or mean for a particular purpose, use, recipient, etc.: a fund intended for emergency use only. 1
verb with object in-tender to design to express or indicate, as by one's words; refer to. 1
verb with object in-tender (of words, terms, statements, etc.) to mean or signify. 1
verb with object in-tender Archaic. to direct (the eyes, mind, etc.). 1
verb without object in-tender to have a purpose or design. 1

before 1250

One of the 11% oldest English words

1250-1300; < Latin intendere to stretch towards, aim at (see in-2, tend1); replacing Middle English entenden < Old French entendre < Latin, as above

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".