intend
gb/ɪntˈɛnd/ us/ɪntˈɛnd/
B1
انگلیسی
~ 1000
معنیها
۰ معنی
فعل
B1
state
1
Plan or aim to do something
To plan or want to do something.
الگوی کاربرد:
to intend to [do something]
اشتباه رایج:
Learners sometimes confuse 'intend' with 'attend'. 'Intend' means to plan or aim, while 'attend' means to be present at an event.
هممعنیها
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.)
متضادها
neglect (Implies not planning or failing to consider doing something.)
|
forget (Implies losing the idea or plan from memory.)
ترکیبهای رایج
intend to go
|intend to use
|intend to start
|fully intend
|intend for someone
موضوعها
daily life
|planning
|communication
|core_vocabulary
|daily_life
نمونهها
- 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.
نمونههای زبانآموزی
- 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.
فعل
B2
state
2
Mean something by words or actions
To mean something when you say or do it.
الگوی کاربرد:
to intend [something] by [words/action]
اشتباه رایج:
Learners may confuse this with simply 'meaning' something without considering intention; 'intend' stresses deliberate choice.
هممعنیها
mean (Most common equivalent; 'intend' can sound slightly more formal or deliberate.)
متضادها
misinterpret (Implies understanding differently from what was meant.)
ترکیبهای رایج
intend a message
|intend meaning
|intend as a compliment
موضوعها
communication
|interpretation
|core_vocabulary
نمونهها
- What do you intend by that remark?
- I intended my comment as a joke.
- He intended the gift as a peace offering.
نمونههای زبانآموزی
- I intended my words as thanks.
- She intended the smile as a welcome.
- He intended the note as a warning.
فعل
B1
action
3
Design for a particular use/person
To make or choose something for a person or purpose.
الگوی کاربرد:
to intend [something] for [someone/something]
هممعنیها
designate (More formal; often used in official contexts.)
|
allocate (Focuses on assigning resources rather than purpose.)
متضادها
misuse (Using something for a purpose it was not planned for.)
ترکیبهای رایج
intended for children
|intended audience
|intended use
موضوعها
design
|planning
|core_vocabulary
|work
نمونهها
- This book is intended for beginners.
- The funds are intended for community projects.
- The medicine is intended to treat high blood pressure.
نمونههای زبانآموزی
- This toy is intended for small children.
- The food is intended for the party.
- This chair is intended for the office.
دستور زبان
صورت پایه
intend
IPA
GB/ɪntˈɛnd/
US/ɪntˈɛnd/
هجاها و تکیه
in - tend (۲ هجا)
Stress on 2nd syllable (tend)
صورتهای واژه
Verb
- Base: intend
- 3rd Person Singular: intends
- Present Participle: intending
- Past: intended
خانوادهٔ واژه
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
عبارتها
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.
نمونهها
- 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.
نمونهها
- 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.
نمونهها
- What do you intend by that comment?
- What exactly do you intend by giving me this?