intend

verb
UK: /ɪnˈtend/
US: /ɪnˈtend/

  1. To have as a plan or purpose.

    1. I intend to go home soon. [ ] [ ]
    2. We intend to leave for our trip early in the morning to avoid traffic. [ ] [ ]

  2. To mean something to be understood in a particular way.

    1. What do you intend by that remark? [ ] [ ]
    2. I didn't intend for my comments to be taken so seriously by everyone. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

purpose mean plan aim design
intend adjective

  1. Meant; planned; intended.

    1. The gift was intend for you. [ ] [ ]
    2. These rules are intend to ensure fair play for all participants. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "intend" in English means: To have as a plan or purpose., To mean something to be understood in a particular way..

The phonetic transcription of "intend" is /ɪnˈtend/ in British English and /ɪnˈtend/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "intend": purpose, mean, plan, aim, design.

Example usage of "intend": "I intend to go home soon.". More examples on the page.