intend (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈtend/

Definition

To plan or aim to do something.

Examples

• I intend to finish this report by Friday.

• We intend to travel to Japan next year.

• He didn't intend to cause any trouble.

How to Use intend

intend to (prepositional phrase)

To have a plan or purpose to do something. — "She intends to study medicine."

intend for (prepositional phrase)

To be planned or designed for a particular person or purpose. — "This book is intended for beginners."

intend that (collocation)

To plan or want a specific outcome or situation to happen (followed by a clause). — "He intends that everyone should be treated equally."

Synonyms of intend

Words with a similar meaning to intend:

• plan
• mean
• aim
• propose

Antonyms of intend

Words with the opposite meaning to intend:

• neglect
• abandon

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