intend
gb/ɪntˈɛnd/ us/ɪntˈɛnd/
B1
Kiingereza
~ 1000
Maana
maana 0
Kitenzi
B1
state
1
Plan or aim to do something
To plan or want to do something.
Muundo wa matumizi:
to intend to [do something]
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes confuse 'intend' with 'attend'. 'Intend' means to plan or aim, while 'attend' means to be present at an event.
Visawe
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.)
Vinyume
neglect (Implies not planning or failing to consider doing something.)
|
forget (Implies losing the idea or plan from memory.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
intend to go
|intend to use
|intend to start
|fully intend
|intend for someone
Mada
daily life
|planning
|communication
|core_vocabulary
|daily_life
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- 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.
Kitenzi
B2
state
2
Mean something by words or actions
To mean something when you say or do it.
Muundo wa matumizi:
to intend [something] by [words/action]
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners may confuse this with simply 'meaning' something without considering intention; 'intend' stresses deliberate choice.
Visawe
mean (Most common equivalent; 'intend' can sound slightly more formal or deliberate.)
Vinyume
misinterpret (Implies understanding differently from what was meant.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
intend a message
|intend meaning
|intend as a compliment
Mada
communication
|interpretation
|core_vocabulary
Mifano
- What do you intend by that remark?
- I intended my comment as a joke.
- He intended the gift as a peace offering.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- I intended my words as thanks.
- She intended the smile as a welcome.
- He intended the note as a warning.
Kitenzi
B1
action
3
Design for a particular use/person
To make or choose something for a person or purpose.
Muundo wa matumizi:
to intend [something] for [someone/something]
Visawe
designate (More formal; often used in official contexts.)
|
allocate (Focuses on assigning resources rather than purpose.)
Vinyume
misuse (Using something for a purpose it was not planned for.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
intended for children
|intended audience
|intended use
Mada
design
|planning
|core_vocabulary
|work
Mifano
- This book is intended for beginners.
- The funds are intended for community projects.
- The medicine is intended to treat high blood pressure.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- This toy is intended for small children.
- The food is intended for the party.
- This chair is intended for the office.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
intend
IPA
GB/ɪntˈɛnd/
US/ɪntˈɛnd/
Silabi na mkazo
in - tend (silabi 2)
Stress on 2nd syllable (tend)
Maumbo ya neno
Verb
- Base: intend
- 3rd Person Singular: intends
- Present Participle: intending
- Past: intended
Familia ya neno
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
Semi
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.
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano
- What do you intend by that comment?
- What exactly do you intend by giving me this?