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Intends

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

Definition

have a plan or a purpose to do something

Synonyms & similar words

intend designate mean think signify standfor destine specify plans aims expects anticipates aspires hopes wants desires seeks endeavors tries attempts undertakes proposes designs focuses determines decides resolves prepares

Synonyms by register

Formal

purposes aims designs plans

Informal

means goes for is out to

Literary

foresees envisions

Antonyms

disregards neglects forgets abandons relinquishes waives

Common collocations

  • intends to
  • intends for
  • intends to do
  • intends to achieve
  • intends to go
  • intends to make
  • intends to marry

Word family

noun intention
verb intend
adjective intentional
adverb intentionally

Usage note

The verb 'intend' is often followed by 'to' and an infinitive verb. It expresses a plan or purpose.

Example sentences

  1. He intends to learn how to play the guitar.
  2. The teacher intends to grade the papers tonight.
  3. She intends to buy a new dress for the party.
  4. The company intends to launch a new product next year.
  5. He intends to save money for his future.

Quotes

  • A goal without a plan is just a wish. - Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
  • The road to success is always under construction. - Lily Tomlin
  • Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts. - Winston Churchill

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