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- [in-tend]
- /ɪnˈtɛnd/
- /ɪnˈtend/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-tend]
- /ɪnˈtɛnd/
Definitions of intends word
- verb with object intends to have in mind as something to be done or brought about; plan: We intend to leave in a month. 1
- verb with object intends to design or mean for a particular purpose, use, recipient, etc.: a fund intended for emergency use only. 1
- verb with object intends to design to express or indicate, as by one's words; refer to. 1
- verb with object intends (of words, terms, statements, etc.) to mean or signify. 1
- verb with object intends Archaic. to direct (the eyes, mind, etc.). 1
- verb without object intends to have a purpose or design. 1
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Origin of intends
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 Intends
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
intends 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 about 60% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
intends usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerTop questions with intends
- what a person intends or plans to do?
- what does intends mean?
- what is the meaning of intends?
- what a person plans or intends to do?
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