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Intend

Verb / ˌɪˈntend / Another word for intend — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to have a plan or purpose for something

Synonyms & similar words

designate mean think signify standfor destine specify aim plan expect purpose design mean propose target aspire contemplate envisage foresee project resolve schedule settle visualize decide determine want

Synonyms by register

Formal

purpose mean design aim

Informal

plan reckon figure go for

Literary

propose contemplate

Antonyms

disregard neglect ignore forget abandon relinquish

Common collocations

  • intend to do
  • intend to go
  • intend to visit
  • intend to buy
  • intend to marry
  • intend to start
  • intend to achieve

Word family

noun intention
verb intend
adjective intentional
adverb intentionally

Usage note

When using 'intend to', the verb following 'to' should be in its base form. For example, 'I intend to go', not 'I intend going'.

Example sentences

  1. I intend to go to the park this afternoon.
  2. She intends to become a doctor when she grows up.
  3. They intend to finish the project by Friday.
  4. He intends to save money for a trip next summer.
  5. We intend to have a picnic in the backyard this weekend.

Quotes

  • I intend to live forever. So far, so good. - Steven Wright
  • A goal without a plan is just a wish. - Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
  • The only way to do great work is to love what you do. - Steve Jobs

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