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