intend
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ɪnˈtɛnd/
KK: /ɪnˈtɛnd/
intransitive verb
Definition
To have a plan or goal that you want to achieve.
Example
I intend to finish my homework before dinner.
Tense Forms
Past: intended
Past Participle: intended
Conversation
What do you intend to do this weekend?
I’m thinking about going hiking if the weather is nice.
That sounds great! I intend to join you if I can finish my homework.
Of course! The more, the merrier!
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
plan
mean
aim
Antonyms
disregard
neglect
ignore
transitive verb
Definition
To plan or have a specific purpose in mind for something.
Example
I intend to finish my homework before dinner.
Tense Forms
Past: intended
Past Participle: intended
Conversation
What do you intend to do this weekend?
I intend to relax and maybe catch up on some reading.
That sounds nice! I intend to go hiking if the weather is good.
Root Explanation
Intend is formed from "in-" (meaning into or upon) and "tendere" (meaning to stretch or to aim). The word "intend" means to aim or stretch towards a particular goal or purpose.
Memory Tip
Think of aiming 'into' something ('in-') and 'stretching' towards it ('tendere') — that's why intend means to aim for a specific purpose.
Visually Confused Words
reintend
tinted
linten
intoed
tend
preintend
misintend
iten