intend
gb/ɪntˈɛnd/ us/ɪntˈɛnd/
B1
英語
~ 1000
tervez, szándékozik, ért valamit valami alatt, akar mondani valamit valamivel, szán, készül
動詞
B1
1
tervez
A2
szándékozik
B2
用法パターン：
to intend to [do something]
I intend to finish this project by Friday.
Úgy tervezem, hogy péntekig befejezem ezt a projektet.
She intends to move abroad next year.
Azt tervezi, hogy jövőre külföldre költözik.
We fully intend to keep our promise.
They intend for their children to attend college.
I never intended to hurt your feelings.
学習者向け例文
I intend to call you tomorrow.
Úgy tervezem, hogy holnap felhívlak.
He intends to buy a car.
Autót tervez venni.
We intend to visit Paris.
She intends to learn English.
They intend to play soccer.
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse 'intend' with 'attend'. 'Intend' means to plan or aim, while 'attend' means to be present at an event.
意味
Plan or aim to do something
コロケーション
intend to go
|intend to use
|intend to start
|fully intend
|intend for someone
類義語
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.)
対義語
neglect (Implies not planning or failing to consider doing something.)
|
forget (Implies losing the idea or plan from memory.)
テーマ
daily life
|planning
|communication
|core_vocabulary
|daily_life
定義
To plan or want to do something.
To have a plan, purpose, or aim in mind for doing something in the future.
動詞
B2
2
用法パターン：
to intend [something] by [words/action]
What do you intend by that remark?
Mit akarsz ezzel a megjegyzéssel mondani?
I intended my comment as a joke.
Tréfának szántam a megjegyzésemet.
He intended the gift as a peace offering.
学習者向け例文
I intended my words as thanks.
Köszönetnek szántam a szavaimat.
She intended the smile as a welcome.
A mosolyát üdvözlésnek szánta.
He intended the note as a warning.
よくある間違い：
Learners may confuse this with simply 'meaning' something without considering intention; 'intend' stresses deliberate choice.
意味
Mean something by words or actions
コロケーション
intend a message
|intend meaning
|intend as a compliment
類義語
mean (Most common equivalent; 'intend' can sound slightly more formal or deliberate.)
対義語
misinterpret (Implies understanding differently from what was meant.)
テーマ
communication
|interpretation
|core_vocabulary
定義
To mean something when you say or do it.
To have a particular meaning or implication in mind when saying or doing something.
動詞
B1
3
用法パターン：
to intend [something] for [someone/something]
This book is intended for beginners.
Ez a könyv kezdőknek készült.
The funds are intended for community projects.
A pénzt közösségi projektekre szánják.
The medicine is intended to treat high blood pressure.
学習者向け例文
This toy is intended for small children.
Ez a játék kisgyerekeknek készült.
The food is intended for the party.
Az étel a bulira készült.
This chair is intended for the office.
意味
Design for a particular use/person
コロケーション
intended for children
|intended audience
|intended use
類義語
designate (More formal; often used in official contexts.)
|
allocate (Focuses on assigning resources rather than purpose.)
対義語
misuse (Using something for a purpose it was not planned for.)
テーマ
design
|planning
|core_vocabulary
|work
定義
To make or choose something for a person or purpose.
To make, design, or plan something so that it is used by a particular person or for a specific purpose.
文法
辞書形
intend
IPA
GB/ɪntˈɛnd/
US/ɪntˈɛnd/
音節・強勢
in - tend （2音節）
Stress on 2nd syllable (tend)
活用形
Verb
- Base: intend
- 3rd Person Singular: intends
- Present Participle: intending
- Past: intended
関連語
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
表現
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.
例文
- 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.
例文
- 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.
例文
- What do you intend by that comment?
- What exactly do you intend by giving me this?