intend
gb/ɪntˈɛnd/ us/ɪntˈɛnd/
B1
Angielski
~ 1000
Znaczenia
0 znaczeń
Czasownik
B1
state
1
Plan or aim to do something
To plan or want to do something.
Schemat użycia:
to intend to [do something]
Częsty błąd:
Learners sometimes confuse 'intend' with 'attend'. 'Intend' means to plan or aim, while 'attend' means to be present at an event.
Synonimy
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.)
Antonimy
neglect (Implies not planning or failing to consider doing something.)
|
forget (Implies losing the idea or plan from memory.)
Kolokacje
intend to go
|intend to use
|intend to start
|fully intend
|intend for someone
Tematy
daily life
|planning
|communication
|core_vocabulary
|daily_life
Przykłady
- 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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- 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.
Czasownik
B2
state
2
Mean something by words or actions
To mean something when you say or do it.
Schemat użycia:
to intend [something] by [words/action]
Częsty błąd:
Learners may confuse this with simply 'meaning' something without considering intention; 'intend' stresses deliberate choice.
Synonimy
mean (Most common equivalent; 'intend' can sound slightly more formal or deliberate.)
Antonimy
misinterpret (Implies understanding differently from what was meant.)
Kolokacje
intend a message
|intend meaning
|intend as a compliment
Tematy
communication
|interpretation
|core_vocabulary
Przykłady
- What do you intend by that remark?
- I intended my comment as a joke.
- He intended the gift as a peace offering.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- I intended my words as thanks.
- She intended the smile as a welcome.
- He intended the note as a warning.
Czasownik
B1
action
3
Design for a particular use/person
To make or choose something for a person or purpose.
Schemat użycia:
to intend [something] for [someone/something]
Synonimy
designate (More formal; often used in official contexts.)
|
allocate (Focuses on assigning resources rather than purpose.)
Antonimy
misuse (Using something for a purpose it was not planned for.)
Kolokacje
intended for children
|intended audience
|intended use
Tematy
design
|planning
|core_vocabulary
|work
Przykłady
- This book is intended for beginners.
- The funds are intended for community projects.
- The medicine is intended to treat high blood pressure.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- This toy is intended for small children.
- The food is intended for the party.
- This chair is intended for the office.
Gramatyka
Forma słownikowa
intend
IPA
GB/ɪntˈɛnd/
US/ɪntˈɛnd/
Sylaby i akcent
in - tend (2 sylaby)
Stress on 2nd syllable (tend)
Formy wyrazu
Verb
- Base: intend
- 3rd Person Singular: intends
- Present Participle: intending
- Past: intended
Rodzina wyrazów
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
Wyrażenia
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.
Przykłady
- 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.
Przykłady
- 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.
Przykłady
- What do you intend by that comment?
- What exactly do you intend by giving me this?