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intend

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ɪnˈtɛnd/

Forms: intends, intending, intended

intend means: To have a plan or purpose in mind.

verb

PLAN OR MEANB1

To have a plan or purpose in mind.

  • I intend to stay.
  • She never intended to hurt your feelings.
  • What do you intend to do with this room?

How to use it: intend to do something (I intend to study abroad next year.); intend someone/something to do something (We intended the meeting to last an hour.); intend that… (They intend that every child should receive a free meal.)

Similar words: plan, mean, aim

Common phrases: intend to leave, fully intend, intend no harm

Questions about intend

What does intend mean?

To have a plan or purpose in mind.

What is intend in other languages?

Türkçe: niyet etmek · Español: tener la intención de · Français: avoir l'intention de · Deutsch: beabsichtigen · Italiano: intendere · 日本語: するつもりである

How do you pronounce intend?

It is pronounced /ɪnˈtɛnd/.

How do you use intend in a sentence?

I intend to stay. She never intended to hurt your feelings.

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