intend

Meanings

• verb

  to have a particular purpose in mind; plan and intend to do something.

  - "I intend to visit my family this weekend."
  - "He intended to propose to her during dinner."
  - "The company intends to expand its operations."

• verb

  to plan or mean to do something.

  - "She didn't intend to offend you."
  - "I didn't intend to stay out late."
  - "He didn't intend to deceive you."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɪnˈtɛnd/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2101000"

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Synonyms

design , mean , plan , purpose , foremind , mean , mint

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with intend
rend , lend , send

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. intend (English) : to intend, plan
   

2. intend (English) : to attend, be present
   

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Variants

List of all variants of intend that leads to same result
intend , intended , intender , intenders , intending , intends

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Forms

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intended, intending

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Etymology

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Old French 'entendre' meaning 'to hear, understand'. The word 'intend' comes from the Latin verb 'intendare', meaning 'to stretch, direct one's attention'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'intend' is often used interchangeably with 'plan', but they have slightly different meanings.

2. In legal contexts, 'intend' can refer to a specific mental state or intention to commit a crime.

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Related Concepts

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1. plan: A detailed scheme or method for achieving a particular goal.

2. purpose: An intended or desired end; an aim or objective.

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Culture

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In literature, 'intend' has been used to describe a character's plans and intentions, often leading to conflict or intrigue. In art, the concept of intention is explored through the artist's statement or manifesto.

How to Memorize "intend"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize yourself making a plan to do something.
   - Imagine yourself setting a goal and intending to reach it.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'intend' with the image of a roadmap or a blueprint.
   - Think of the word 'intend' as meaning 'to have a clear goal in mind'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'I Intend' to remember the definition: 'I Intend' = 'I Intent' + 'D' for 'Determined'

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