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