Words / B1

in-TEND/ɪnˈtend/

Intend means have a plan or purpose. Intend to + verb: I intend to apply. Mean to is more informal (I meant to call). Plan to is close. Intention is the noun: it was not my intention. Be going to is everyday future; intend sounds a little more considered.

Meaning

To have a plan or purpose.

Examples

• “I intend to finish this book tonight.”
• “They intend to open a second shop.”
• “I did not intend to upset anyone.”

Good to know

intend to + verb. Noun: intention. Informal: mean to.

Near in meaning

plan, mean

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