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mean to

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈmiːn tə/

mean to means: If you do this, you plan or want to do something, even if you have not done it yet.

verb

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If you do this, you plan or want to do something, even if you have not done it yet.

  • I mean to help you.
  • She meant to leave earlier.
  • Have you been meaning to visit your uncle?

How to use it: mean to + verb (I meant to call you yesterday.)

Similar words: intend to, plan to

Common phrases: mean to help, mean to call someone

Questions about mean to

What does mean to mean?

If you do this, you plan or want to do something, even if you have not done it yet.

What is mean to in other languages?

Türkçe: niyet etmek · Español: tener intención de · Français: avoir l’intention de · Deutsch: beabsichtigen · Italiano: avere intenzione di · 日本語: するつもりである

How do you pronounce mean to?

It is pronounced /ˈmiːn tə/.

How do you use mean to in a sentence?

I mean to help you. She meant to leave earlier.

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