intend

[ in-tend ]

/ ɪnˈtɛnd /

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verb (used with object)

to have in mind as something to be done or brought about; plan: We intend to leave in a month.

to design or mean for a particular purpose, use, recipient, etc.: a fund intended for emergency use only.

to design to express or indicate, as by one's words; refer to.

(of words, terms, statements, etc.) to mean or signify.

Archaic. to direct (the eyes, mind, etc.).

verb (used without object)

to have a purpose or design.

Obsolete. to set out on one's course.

Origin of intend

1250–1300; <Latin intendere to stretch towards, aim at (see in-², tend¹); replacing Middle English entenden<Old French entendre<Latin, as above

SYNONYMS FOR intend

1 contemplate, expect, aim, purpose.

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synonym study for intend

1. Intend, mean, design, propose imply knowing what one wishes to do and setting this as a goal. To intend is to have in mind something to be done or brought about: No offense was intended. Mean is a less formal word than intend but otherwise a close synonym: He means to go away. Design implies planning to effect a particular result: to design a plan for Christmas decorations. Propose suggests setting up a program for oneself or offering it to others for consideration: We propose to beautify our city.

OTHER WORDS FROM intend

in·tend·er, nounmis·in·tend, verbpre·in·tend, verb (used with object)

Words nearby intend

intelligible, Intelsat, intemerate, intemperance, intemperate, intend, intendance, intendancy, intendant, intended, intendency

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Example sentences from the Web for intend

I do, however, intend it to sound mean about the reactionary, prejudice-infested place she comes from.
Dems, It’s Time to Dump Dixie|Michael Tomasky|December 8, 2014|DAILY BEAST
I was elected by the people of Brooklyn to do this job without fear or favor and that is exactly what I intend to do.
New York's Next Killer-Cop Grand Jury|Jacob Siegel|December 6, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The Green family—who were at The Gathering in 2008 and 2013—have said they intend to leave much of their fortune to it.
The $1-Billion-a-Year Right-Wing Conspiracy You Haven’t Heard Of|Jay Michaelson|September 25, 2014|DAILY BEAST
How do they intend to practically advocate for “working mothers”?
The New Right-Wing Idol: Working Moms|Tim Teeman|July 16, 2014|DAILY BEAST

They intend to buy tickets for the next game even if they are prevented from entering again.
Iran Won’t Let Women Watch The World Cup|IranWire|June 21, 2014|DAILY BEAST
If you are English we are your friends, and we intend to come on board.
The Missing Ship|W. H. G. Kingston
He's been up here three times in as many months, and I intend to make an example of him.
The Honorable Peter Stirling and What People Thought of Him|Paul Leicester Ford
I do not intend to arouse sympathetic emotions on our behalf.
The Jewish State|Theodor Herzl
I do not intend, however, at present to pursue this subject.
The Ignatian Epistles Entirely Spurious|William Dool Killen
But I came also, sirs, to discharge my duties honestly and faithfully to the Government, and I intend to do so to the last.
The Mormon Prophet and His Harem|C.V. Waite

British Dictionary definitions for intend

intend

/ (ɪnˈtɛnd) /

verb

(may take a clause as object) to propose or plan (something or to do something); have in mind; mean

(tr often foll by for) to design or destine (for a certain purpose, person, etc)that shot was intended for the President

(tr) to mean to express or indicatewhat do his words intend?

(intr) to have a purpose as specified; meanhe intends well

(tr) archaic to direct or turn (the attention, eyes, etc)

Derived forms of intend

intender, noun

Word Origin for intend

C14: from Latin intendere to stretch forth, give one's attention to, from tendere to stretch

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单词	intend
释义	intend [ in-tend ] / ɪnˈtɛnd / SEE SYNONYMS FOR intend ON THESAURUS.COM verb (used with object) to have in mind as something to be done or brought about; plan: We intend to leave in a month. to design or mean for a particular purpose, use, recipient, etc.: a fund intended for emergency use only. to design to express or indicate, as by one's words; refer to. (of words, terms, statements, etc.) to mean or signify. Archaic. to direct (the eyes, mind, etc.). verb (used without object) to have a purpose or design. Obsolete. to set out on one's course. Origin of intend 1250–1300; <Latin intendere to stretch towards, aim at (see in-², tend¹); replacing Middle English entenden<Old French entendre<Latin, as above SYNONYMS FOR intend 1 contemplate, expect, aim, purpose. SEE SYNONYMS FOR intend ON THESAURUS.COM synonym study for intend 1. Intend, mean, design, propose imply knowing what one wishes to do and setting this as a goal. To intend is to have in mind something to be done or brought about: No offense was intended. Mean is a less formal word than intend but otherwise a close synonym: He means to go away. Design implies planning to effect a particular result: to design a plan for Christmas decorations. Propose suggests setting up a program for oneself or offering it to others for consideration: We propose to beautify our city. OTHER WORDS FROM intend in·tend·er, nounmis·in·tend, verbpre·in·tend, verb (used with object) Words nearby intend intelligible, Intelsat, intemerate, intemperance, intemperate, intend, intendance, intendancy, intendant, intended, intendency Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for intend I do, however, intend it to sound mean about the reactionary, prejudice-infested place she comes from. Dems, It’s Time to Dump Dixie\|Michael Tomasky\|December 8, 2014\|DAILY BEAST I was elected by the people of Brooklyn to do this job without fear or favor and that is exactly what I intend to do. New York's Next Killer-Cop Grand Jury\|Jacob Siegel\|December 6, 2014\|DAILY BEAST The Green family—who were at The Gathering in 2008 and 2013—have said they intend to leave much of their fortune to it. The $1-Billion-a-Year Right-Wing Conspiracy You Haven’t Heard Of\|Jay Michaelson\|September 25, 2014\|DAILY BEAST How do they intend to practically advocate for “working mothers”? The New Right-Wing Idol: Working Moms\|Tim Teeman\|July 16, 2014\|DAILY BEAST They intend to buy tickets for the next game even if they are prevented from entering again. Iran Won’t Let Women Watch The World Cup\|IranWire\|June 21, 2014\|DAILY BEAST If you are English we are your friends, and we intend to come on board. The Missing Ship\|W. H. G. Kingston He's been up here three times in as many months, and I intend to make an example of him. The Honorable Peter Stirling and What People Thought of Him\|Paul Leicester Ford I do not intend to arouse sympathetic emotions on our behalf. The Jewish State\|Theodor Herzl I do not intend, however, at present to pursue this subject. The Ignatian Epistles Entirely Spurious\|William Dool Killen But I came also, sirs, to discharge my duties honestly and faithfully to the Government, and I intend to do so to the last. The Mormon Prophet and His Harem\|C.V. Waite British Dictionary definitions for intend intend / (ɪnˈtɛnd) / verb (may take a clause as object) to propose or plan (something or to do something); have in mind; mean (tr often foll by for) to design or destine (for a certain purpose, person, etc)that shot was intended for the President (tr) to mean to express or indicatewhat do his words intend? (intr) to have a purpose as specified; meanhe intends well (tr) archaic to direct or turn (the attention, eyes, etc) Derived forms of intend intender, noun Word Origin for intend C14: from Latin intendere to stretch forth, give one's attention to, from tendere to stretch Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to intend try, resolve, propose, aim, contemplate, design, plan, destine, designate, mean, think, expect, essay, plot, decree, spell, signify, appoint, reserve, connote
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intend

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verb (used without object)

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