Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-tend]
- /ɪnˈtɛnd/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [in-tend]
- /ɪnˈtɛnd/
Definitions of intender word
- verb with object intender to have in mind as something to be done or brought about; plan: We intend to leave in a month. 1
- verb with object intender to design or mean for a particular purpose, use, recipient, etc.: a fund intended for emergency use only. 1
- verb with object intender to design to express or indicate, as by one's words; refer to. 1
- verb with object intender (of words, terms, statements, etc.) to mean or signify. 1
- verb with object intender Archaic. to direct (the eyes, mind, etc.). 1
- verb without object intender to have a purpose or design. 1
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Origin of intender
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 Intender
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
intender 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.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
intender usage trend in Literature
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