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