intend

present (v1)

intend

past (v2)

intended

past participle (v3)

intended

present participle

intending

3rd person singular

intends

1. 1.To fix the mind upon (something, or something to be accomplished); be intent upon

   • He intends to go to university.
   • After I've finished my contract I never intend to teach teenagers again.
   • They evidently intended some mischief.

2. 2.To fix the mind on; attend to; take care of; superintend; regard.

   • When do you intend to visit us?
   • Does Tom intend to become a doctor?
   • Does Tom intend to do that?

3. 3.To strain; make tense.

   • When do you intend to visit us?
   • Does Tom intend to become a doctor?
   • Does Tom intend to do that?

4. 4.To apply with energy.

   • When do you intend to visit us?
   • Does Tom intend to become a doctor?
   • Does Tom intend to do that?

Overall

Common· #1626

By learning goal

Everyday conversation

Uncommon

General reading & writing

Common

Academic

Uncommon

Literature

Rare

Synonyms

• mean
• think