intend
gb/ɪntˈɛnd/ us/ɪntˈɛnd/
B1
אנגלית
~ 1000
משמעויות
0 משמעויות
פועל
B1
state
1
Plan or aim to do something
To plan or want to do something.
תבנית שימוש:
to intend to [do something]
טעות נפוצה:
Learners sometimes confuse 'intend' with 'attend'. 'Intend' means to plan or aim, while 'attend' means to be present at an event.
מילים נרדפות
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.)
הפכים
neglect (Implies not planning or failing to consider doing something.)
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forget (Implies losing the idea or plan from memory.)
צירופים
intend to go
|intend to use
|intend to start
|fully intend
|intend for someone
נושאים
daily life
|planning
|communication
|core_vocabulary
|daily_life
דוגמאות
- 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.
דוגמאות ללומדים
- 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.
פועל
B2
state
2
Mean something by words or actions
To mean something when you say or do it.
תבנית שימוש:
to intend [something] by [words/action]
טעות נפוצה:
Learners may confuse this with simply 'meaning' something without considering intention; 'intend' stresses deliberate choice.
מילים נרדפות
mean (Most common equivalent; 'intend' can sound slightly more formal or deliberate.)
הפכים
misinterpret (Implies understanding differently from what was meant.)
צירופים
intend a message
|intend meaning
|intend as a compliment
נושאים
communication
|interpretation
|core_vocabulary
דוגמאות
- What do you intend by that remark?
- I intended my comment as a joke.
- He intended the gift as a peace offering.
דוגמאות ללומדים
- I intended my words as thanks.
- She intended the smile as a welcome.
- He intended the note as a warning.
פועל
B1
action
3
Design for a particular use/person
To make or choose something for a person or purpose.
תבנית שימוש:
to intend [something] for [someone/something]
מילים נרדפות
designate (More formal; often used in official contexts.)
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allocate (Focuses on assigning resources rather than purpose.)
הפכים
misuse (Using something for a purpose it was not planned for.)
צירופים
intended for children
|intended audience
|intended use
נושאים
design
|planning
|core_vocabulary
|work
דוגמאות
- This book is intended for beginners.
- The funds are intended for community projects.
- The medicine is intended to treat high blood pressure.
דוגמאות ללומדים
- This toy is intended for small children.
- The food is intended for the party.
- This chair is intended for the office.
דקדוק
צורת המילון
intend
IPA
GB/ɪntˈɛnd/
US/ɪntˈɛnd/
הברות והטעמה
in - tend (2 הברות)
Stress on 2nd syllable (tend)
צורות המילה
Verb
- Base: intend
- 3rd Person Singular: intends
- Present Participle: intending
- Past: intended
משפחת מילים
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
ביטויים
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.
דוגמאות
- 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.
דוגמאות
- 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.
דוגמאות
- What do you intend by that comment?
- What exactly do you intend by giving me this?