Synonyms for

Intending

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

Definition

having a plan or purpose in mind

Synonyms & similar words

designate intend standfor think specify signify mean destine planning aiming hoping expecting anticipating proposing purposing targeting designing aspiring wishing contemplating envisaging foreseeing envisioning premeditating scheming plotting calculating

Synonyms by register

Formal

planning purposing designing aiming

Informal

going to planning on thinking of set on

Literary

foreseeing foreordaining destining

Antonyms

unplanned accidental unforeseen unintended spontaneous unwitting

Common collocations

  • intending to do
  • intending to go
  • intending to buy
  • intending to visit
  • intending to marry
  • intending to start
  • intending to make

Word family

noun intention
verb intend
adjective intentional
adverb intentionally

Usage note

The word 'intending' is the present participle of 'intend'. It is often followed by 'to' and an infinitive verb. Be careful not to confuse it with 'in tending', which refers to caring for something or someone.

Example sentences

  1. I am intending to bake cookies for my friends.
  2. She is intending to study for her test tonight.
  3. We are intending to go on a hike this weekend.
  4. He is intending to buy a new car next year.
  5. They are intending to start a business together.

Quotes

  • Intending to do something is not doing it.
  • Intention without action is an insult to those who expect the best from you.
  • Intending to be a better person is not enough, you have to do something about it.

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