Have A Mind To

Pronunciation: /hæv ə maɪnd tuː/

Definitions of have a mind to

verb expressing the intention or desire to do something

Example Sentences

A1 I have a mind to go for a walk in the park.

A2 She has a mind to start learning a new language.

B1 He had a mind to quit his job and travel the world.

B2 They have a mind to renovate their house next year.

C1 The company had a mind to expand its operations into new markets.

C2 After much contemplation, she has a mind to pursue a career in politics.

Examples of have a mind to in a Sentence

formal I have a mind to pursue further education in order to advance my career.

informal I have a mind to grab some ice cream on the way home.

slang I have a mind to ditch this party and go grab some pizza instead.

figurative She has a mind to start her own business and become her own boss.

Grammatical Forms of have a mind to

• past tense: had a mind to
• plural: have a mind to
• comparative: more likely to have a mind to
• superlative: most likely to have a mind to
• present tense: have a mind to
• future tense: will have a mind to
• perfect tense: have had a mind to
• continuous tense: having a mind to
• singular: has a mind to
• positive degree: have a strong mind to
• infinitive: to have a mind to
• gerund: having a mind to
• participle: having had a mind to

Origin and Evolution of have a mind to

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The phrase 'have a mind to' originated in Middle English as a translation of the Old French phrase 'avoir en idee de'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the phrase 'have a mind to' evolved to mean having a desire or intention to do something.