intend
gb/ɪntˈɛnd/ us/ɪntˈɛnd/
B1
ਅੰਗਰੇਜ਼ੀ
~ 1000
tervez, szándékozik, ért valamit valami alatt, akar mondani valamit valamivel, szán, készül
ਕਿਰਿਆ
B1
1
tervez
A2
szándékozik
B2
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
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.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
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.
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners sometimes confuse 'intend' with 'attend'. 'Intend' means to plan or aim, while 'attend' means to be present at an event.
ਅਰਥ
Plan or aim to do something
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
intend to go
|intend to use
|intend to start
|fully intend
|intend for someone
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
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.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
neglect (Implies not planning or failing to consider doing something.)
|
forget (Implies losing the idea or plan from memory.)
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
daily life
|planning
|communication
|core_vocabulary
|daily_life
ਪਰਿਭਾਸ਼ਾ
To plan or want to do something.
To have a plan, purpose, or aim in mind for doing something in the future.
ਕਿਰਿਆ
B2
2
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
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.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
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.
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners may confuse this with simply 'meaning' something without considering intention; 'intend' stresses deliberate choice.
ਅਰਥ
Mean something by words or actions
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
intend a message
|intend meaning
|intend as a compliment
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
mean (Most common equivalent; 'intend' can sound slightly more formal or deliberate.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
misinterpret (Implies understanding differently from what was meant.)
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
communication
|interpretation
|core_vocabulary
ਪਰਿਭਾਸ਼ਾ
To mean something when you say or do it.
To have a particular meaning or implication in mind when saying or doing something.
ਕਿਰਿਆ
B1
3
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
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.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
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.
ਅਰਥ
Design for a particular use/person
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
intended for children
|intended audience
|intended use
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
designate (More formal; often used in official contexts.)
|
allocate (Focuses on assigning resources rather than purpose.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
misuse (Using something for a purpose it was not planned for.)
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
design
|planning
|core_vocabulary
|work
ਪਰਿਭਾਸ਼ਾ
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.
ਵਿਆਕਰਨ
ਸ਼ਬਦਕੋਸ਼ੀ ਰੂਪ
intend
IPA
GB/ɪntˈɛnd/
US/ɪntˈɛnd/
ਸਿਲੇਬਲ ਅਤੇ ਜ਼ੋਰ
in - tend (2 ਸਿਲੇਬਲ)
Stress on 2nd syllable (tend)
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਰੂਪ
Verb
- Base: intend
- 3rd Person Singular: intends
- Present Participle: intending
- Past: intended
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਪਰਿਵਾਰ
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
ਅਭਿਵੈਕਤੀਆਂ
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.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- What do you intend by that comment?
- What exactly do you intend by giving me this?