B1verb 5K

Intend

🇬🇧 UK /["/ɪnˈtend/","/ɪnˈtendz/","/ɪnˈtendɪd/","/ɪnˈtendɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ɪnˈtend/","/ɪnˈtendz/","/ɪnˈtendɪd/","/ɪnˈtendɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Intend

to have a plan, result or purpose in your mind when you do something

In simple words: To plan or have a purpose in mind.

Intend in a sentence

• I intend to finish my homework before dinner.
• She does not intend to participate in the meeting tomorrow.
• They intend to travel abroad next summer.
• The author intends for the readers to understand the main theme.
• Do you intend to keep working on this project?

How to use Intend

Use 'intend' to express plans or goals, often in a sincere context. It may not be suitable for casual conversations or informal settings where simpler words like 'want' are preferred.

Grammar pattern

intend + to + verb

Memory hint

Think of 'intend' like 'in-tent' — you are inside a tent planning your future.

Related words

Collocations with Intend

• fully
• clearly
• originally
• for
• fully
• clearly
• originally
• for

Synonyms for Intend

• mean

Opposites of Intend

• unintended
• neglect
• ignore

Common mistakes with Intend

• Saying 'intend for' instead of 'intend to'.
• Using 'intended' incorrectly in past tense where present is needed.
• Confusing 'intend' with 'mean'.

Frequently asked questions about Intend

What does Intend mean?

To plan or have a purpose in mind.

What is the definition of Intend?

to have a plan, result or purpose in your mind when you do something

How do you use Intend in a sentence?

I intend to finish my homework before dinner.

Can you give another example of Intend?

She does not intend to participate in the meeting tomorrow.

What are synonyms for Intend?

Common alternatives include mean.

What is the opposite of Intend?

Opposite meanings include unintended, neglect, ignore.

What words go with Intend?

It commonly pairs with fully, clearly, originally, for, fully, clearly, originally, for.

What are common mistakes when using Intend?

Saying 'intend for' instead of 'intend to'. Using 'intended' incorrectly in past tense where present is needed. Confusing 'intend' with 'mean'.

How do you pronounce Intend?

US: /["/ɪnˈtend/","/ɪnˈtendz/","/ɪnˈtendɪd/","/ɪnˈtendɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/ɪnˈtend/","/ɪnˈtendz/","/ɪnˈtendɪd/","/ɪnˈtendɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Intend?

Use 'intend' to express plans or goals, often in a sincere context. It may not be suitable for casual conversations or informal settings where simpler words like 'want' are preferred.

What CEFR level is Intend?

"Intend" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.