Meaning & Definition of word "Intend"
Intend
/ɪnˈtɛnd/
verb:
- 1. To have in mind a purpose or goal.
- Example: She intends to finish her degree by next year.
- 2. To plan or mean to do something.
- Example: They intend to travel to Europe this summer.
- 3. To design or create with a particular purpose.
- Example: The new policy was intended to improve employee satisfaction.
Etymology
●Middle English: from Latin 'intendere' which means 'to stretch out, direct towards.'
Common Phrases and Expressions
intend to:
To have a plan to do something.
what do you intend?:
What are your plans or purposes?
intended audience:
The specific group of people for whom something is designed.
Related Words
intention:
A course of action that one intends to follow.
intended:
Planned or meant; especially made for a certain purpose.
Slang Meanings of intend
Meaning: Plan to do something.
● Example Sentence: I'm just intending to chill this weekend.