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