intend
gb/ɪntˈɛnd/ us/ɪntˈɛnd/
B1
Английски
~ 1000
Значения
0 значения
Глагол
B1
state
1
Plan or aim to do something
To plan or want to do something.
Модел на употреба:
to intend to [do something]
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'intend' with 'attend'. 'Intend' means to plan or aim, while 'attend' means to be present at an event.
Синоними
plan (More general; can refer to making arrangements, not just having an aim.)
|
aim (Focuses more on the goal rather than the act of planning.)
Антоними
neglect (Implies not planning or failing to consider doing something.)
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forget (Implies losing the idea or plan from memory.)
Колокации
intend to go
|intend to use
|intend to start
|fully intend
|intend for someone
Теми
daily life
|planning
|communication
|core_vocabulary
|daily_life
Примери
- I intend to finish this project by Friday.
- She intends to move abroad next year.
- We fully intend to keep our promise.
- They intend for their children to attend college.
- I never intended to hurt your feelings.
Примери за учащи
- I intend to call you tomorrow.
- He intends to buy a car.
- We intend to visit Paris.
- She intends to learn English.
- They intend to play soccer.
Глагол
B2
state
2
Mean something by words or actions
To mean something when you say or do it.
Модел на употреба:
to intend [something] by [words/action]
Честа грешка:
Learners may confuse this with simply 'meaning' something without considering intention; 'intend' stresses deliberate choice.
Синоними
mean (Most common equivalent; 'intend' can sound slightly more formal or deliberate.)
Антоними
misinterpret (Implies understanding differently from what was meant.)
Колокации
intend a message
|intend meaning
|intend as a compliment
Теми
communication
|interpretation
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- What do you intend by that remark?
- I intended my comment as a joke.
- He intended the gift as a peace offering.
Примери за учащи
- I intended my words as thanks.
- She intended the smile as a welcome.
- He intended the note as a warning.
Глагол
B1
action
3
Design for a particular use/person
To make or choose something for a person or purpose.
Модел на употреба:
to intend [something] for [someone/something]
Синоними
designate (More formal; often used in official contexts.)
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allocate (Focuses on assigning resources rather than purpose.)
Антоними
misuse (Using something for a purpose it was not planned for.)
Колокации
intended for children
|intended audience
|intended use
Теми
design
|planning
|core_vocabulary
|work
Примери
- This book is intended for beginners.
- The funds are intended for community projects.
- The medicine is intended to treat high blood pressure.
Примери за учащи
- This toy is intended for small children.
- The food is intended for the party.
- This chair is intended for the office.
Граматика
Речникова форма
intend
IPA
GB/ɪntˈɛnd/
US/ɪntˈɛnd/
Срички и ударение
in - tend (2 срички)
Stress on 2nd syllable (tend)
Форми на думата
Verb
- Base: intend
- 3rd Person Singular: intends
- Present Participle: intending
- Past: intended
Семейство думи
Forms
intends
verb
intending
verb
intended
verb
Core family
Related words
intent
noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
unintentional
adjective
unintentionally
adverb
unintended
adjective
Advanced or less common
intentionality
noun
Изрази
be intended for someone/something
1/bˈi ɪntˈɛndɪd fɚ sˈoʊmˈoʊnsəmˈɛθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
Made or meant for someone/purpose
To be made or planned for a specific person or thing.
Примери
- This letter is intended for you only.
- These lessons are intended for advanced students.
intend to do something
1/ɪntˈɛnd tə dˈu sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
Plan to perform an action later
To plan or want to do an action in the future.
Примери
- I intend to call her tonight.
- They intend to start the meeting at 9 a.m.
what do you intend by that?
1/wˈʌt dˈu jˈu ɪntˈɛnd bˈaɪ ðˈæt ‖/
fixed phrase
Ask meaning behind words/actions
Used to ask what someone means by what they said or did.
Примери
- What do you intend by that comment?
- What exactly do you intend by giving me this?