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I intend to finish the book today.
What does Intend mean?
Intend means plan to do something.
Dictionary definition
To plan or mean to do something.
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The sign was intended to warn visitors.
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What does intend mean?
Intend means plan to do something.
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Which word is closest in meaning to intend?
plan is close in meaning to intend in many contexts.
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Intend
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in · tend · strongest beat: tend
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WordIntend.
Partverb.
MeaningIntend means plan to do something.
ExampleExample: I intend to finish the book today.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- in · tend
- Strongest beat
- tend
- Ending
- tend
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on tend.
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Base word
intend
noun
intention
The plan or purpose behind an action.
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