🎯intend

verb
/ɪnˈtɛnd/

Meaning

To have a plan or purpose in mind; to aim to do something.
to plan or have in mind as a purpose; to mean

Example Sentences

I intend to finish my work before dinner.

I intend to finish this project by tomorrow.

Example Expressions

well-intended

Synonyms

plan, aim, mean, propose, design, purpose
Entry 1
plan, aim, mean, propose, design
Entry 2
plan, aim, purpose, mean, design

Antonyms

neglect, ignore, abandon, discard, reject
Entry 1
neglect, ignore, abandon
Entry 2
abandon, discard, reject, neglect

Collocations

intend to do, intend for, originally intend, seriously intend, intend to, intend originally, intend specifically, intend clearly, intend fully
Entry 1
intend to do, intend for, originally intend, seriously intend
Entry 2
intend to, intend originally, intend specifically, intend clearly, intend fully

More Example Sentences

I do not intend to question anyone's beliefs.

I intend to collect survey data from three hundred participants.

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