intend
gb/ɪntˈɛnd/ us/ɪntˈɛnd/
B1
Anglų
~ 1000
Reikšmės
0 reikšmių
Veiksmažodis
B1
state
1
Plan or aim to do something
To plan or want to do something.
Vartosenos šablonas:
to intend to [do something]
Dažna klaida:
Learners sometimes confuse 'intend' with 'attend'. 'Intend' means to plan or aim, while 'attend' means to be present at an event.
Sinonimai
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.)
Antonimai
neglect (Implies not planning or failing to consider doing something.)
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forget (Implies losing the idea or plan from memory.)
Kolokacijos
intend to go
|intend to use
|intend to start
|fully intend
|intend for someone
Temos
daily life
|planning
|communication
|core_vocabulary
|daily_life
Pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Veiksmažodis
B2
state
2
Mean something by words or actions
To mean something when you say or do it.
Vartosenos šablonas:
to intend [something] by [words/action]
Dažna klaida:
Learners may confuse this with simply 'meaning' something without considering intention; 'intend' stresses deliberate choice.
Sinonimai
mean (Most common equivalent; 'intend' can sound slightly more formal or deliberate.)
Antonimai
misinterpret (Implies understanding differently from what was meant.)
Kolokacijos
intend a message
|intend meaning
|intend as a compliment
Temos
communication
|interpretation
|core_vocabulary
Pavyzdžiai
- What do you intend by that remark?
- I intended my comment as a joke.
- He intended the gift as a peace offering.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
- I intended my words as thanks.
- She intended the smile as a welcome.
- He intended the note as a warning.
Veiksmažodis
B1
action
3
Design for a particular use/person
To make or choose something for a person or purpose.
Vartosenos šablonas:
to intend [something] for [someone/something]
Sinonimai
designate (More formal; often used in official contexts.)
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allocate (Focuses on assigning resources rather than purpose.)
Antonimai
misuse (Using something for a purpose it was not planned for.)
Kolokacijos
intended for children
|intended audience
|intended use
Temos
design
|planning
|core_vocabulary
|work
Pavyzdžiai
- This book is intended for beginners.
- The funds are intended for community projects.
- The medicine is intended to treat high blood pressure.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
- This toy is intended for small children.
- The food is intended for the party.
- This chair is intended for the office.
Gramatika
Pagrindinė forma
intend
IPA
GB/ɪntˈɛnd/
US/ɪntˈɛnd/
Skiemenys ir kirčiavimas
in - tend (2 skiemenys)
Stress on 2nd syllable (tend)
Žodžio formos
Verb
- Base: intend
- 3rd Person Singular: intends
- Present Participle: intending
- Past: intended
Žodžių šeima
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
Posakiai
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.
Pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Pavyzdžiai
- What do you intend by that comment?
- What exactly do you intend by giving me this?