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intend

in·tend
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [in-tend]
    • /ɪnˈtɛnd/
    • /ɪnˈtend/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [in-tend]
    • /ɪnˈtɛnd/

Definitions of intend word

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

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Origin of intend

First appearance:

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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Parts of speech for Intend

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

intend popularity

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.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

intend usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for intend

verb intend

  • try — to attempt to do or accomplish: Try it before you say it's simple.
  • resolve — to come to a definite or earnest decision about; determine (to do something): I have resolved that I shall live to the full.
  • propose — to offer or suggest (a matter, subject, case, etc.) for consideration, acceptance, or action: to propose a new method.
  • aim — If you aim for something or aim to do something, you plan or hope to achieve it.
  • contemplate — If you contemplate an action, you think about whether to do it or not.

Antonyms for intend

verb intend

  • disbelieve — to have no belief in; refuse or reject belief in: to disbelieve reports of UFO sightings.
  • disregard — to pay no attention to; leave out of consideration; ignore: Disregard the footnotes.
  • ignore — to refrain from noticing or recognizing: to ignore insulting remarks.
  • use — to employ for some purpose; put into service; make use of: to use a knife.
  • misuse — wrong or improper use; misapplication.

Top questions with intend

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