intend
gb/ɪntˈɛnd/ us/ɪntˈɛnd/
B1
Αγγλικά
~ 1000
Σημασίες
0 σημασίες
Ρήμα
B1
state
1
Plan or aim to do something
To plan or want to do something.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
to intend to [do something]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'intend' with 'attend'. 'Intend' means to plan or aim, while 'attend' means to be present at an event.
Συνώνυμα
plan (More general; can refer to making arrangements, not just having an aim.)
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aim (Focuses more on the goal rather than the act of planning.)
Αντώνυμα
neglect (Implies not planning or failing to consider doing something.)
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forget (Implies losing the idea or plan from memory.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
intend to go
|intend to use
|intend to start
|fully intend
|intend for someone
Θέματα
daily life
|planning
|communication
|core_vocabulary
|daily_life
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- 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.
Ρήμα
B2
state
2
Mean something by words or actions
To mean something when you say or do it.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
to intend [something] by [words/action]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may confuse this with simply 'meaning' something without considering intention; 'intend' stresses deliberate choice.
Συνώνυμα
mean (Most common equivalent; 'intend' can sound slightly more formal or deliberate.)
Αντώνυμα
misinterpret (Implies understanding differently from what was meant.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
intend a message
|intend meaning
|intend as a compliment
Θέματα
communication
|interpretation
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- What do you intend by that remark?
- I intended my comment as a joke.
- He intended the gift as a peace offering.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- I intended my words as thanks.
- She intended the smile as a welcome.
- He intended the note as a warning.
Ρήμα
B1
action
3
Design for a particular use/person
To make or choose something for a person or purpose.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
to intend [something] for [someone/something]
Συνώνυμα
designate (More formal; often used in official contexts.)
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allocate (Focuses on assigning resources rather than purpose.)
Αντώνυμα
misuse (Using something for a purpose it was not planned for.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
intended for children
|intended audience
|intended use
Θέματα
design
|planning
|core_vocabulary
|work
Παραδείγματα
- This book is intended for beginners.
- The funds are intended for community projects.
- The medicine is intended to treat high blood pressure.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- This toy is intended for small children.
- The food is intended for the party.
- This chair is intended for the office.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
intend
IPA
GB/ɪntˈɛnd/
US/ɪntˈɛnd/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
in - tend (2 συλλαβές)
Stress on 2nd syllable (tend)
Τύποι λέξης
Verb
- Base: intend
- 3rd Person Singular: intends
- Present Participle: intending
- Past: intended
Οικογένεια λέξεων
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
Εκφράσεις
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.
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα
- What do you intend by that comment?
- What exactly do you intend by giving me this?