Intend

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈtɛnd/

Definitions of intend

verb to have a plan or purpose to do something

Example Sentences

A1 I intend to go to the store later.

A2 She intends to learn how to play the guitar.

B1 The company intends to expand its operations next year.

B2 He intends to propose to his girlfriend on their anniversary.

C1 The government intends to implement new policies to address climate change.

C2 The artist intends to create a series of paintings inspired by nature.

Examples of intend in a Sentence

formal I intend to submit my report by the end of the week.

informal I intend to catch up on my favorite TV show tonight.

slang I intend to chill with my friends this weekend.

figurative His words were carefully chosen to convey the message he intended.

Grammatical Forms of intend

• past tense: intended
• plural: intend
• comparative: more intended
• superlative: most intended
• present tense: intend
• future tense: will intend
• perfect tense: have intended
• continuous tense: is intending
• singular: intends
• positive degree: intend
• infinitive: to intend
• gerund: intending
• participle: intended

Origin and Evolution of intend

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'intend' originated from the Latin word 'intendere', which means 'to stretch towards' or 'to aim at'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'intend' has evolved to encompass the idea of purpose or goal-setting, rather than just physical stretching or aiming.