This page shows Intend in 20 example sentences from English, with an explanation of the meaning and related words like mean or convey. Useful when writing or proofreading a text.

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Intend in a sentence

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Intend meaning

  1. To fix the mind upon (something, or something to be accomplished); be intent upon
  2. To fix the mind on; attend to; take care of; superintend; regard.
  3. To stretch to extend; distend.

Synonyms of Intend

mean signify impart convey plan specify designate destine wish will think stand for

Example sentences (20)

At that time I promised them that I would do whatever I could to end that insanity, and I intend to keep that promise.

Defence lawyer Matthew Kwan argued his client didn't intend to harm anyone while attempting to avoid police detection.

It's incumbent on me as to whether or not to hold that standard—which he'll never, ever intend on meeting—against him.

Having experienced a reversal phase, you have a better idea of what you intend to create in these core areas.

However, you could get a better deal with an adjustable-rate mortgage if you only intend to keep your home for a few years.

Directors John Prineas and Daniel Lougher (or their nominees) also intend to participate in the Placement.

I can be gruffer and blunter with people than I intend to be, and more than occasionally condescending without meaning to be.

Although Netflix did mention in the tweet that they intend to add more countries in the upcoming months.

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In summary, this short piece did not intend to provide an independent rational argument for the immorality of anal intercourse.

It wasn’t until yesterday that the prosecution tendered all of the evidence they intend to rely on should the matter go to trial.

By night, various reporters and league tastemakers will seek to glean tidbits of what they intend to do in the coming league year.

But according to The Athletic’s Jeff Howe, the Jets “don’t intend” to trade Wilson this offseason.

Bass-Wright added that she didn’t intend on being the first in line but was happy that she was.

In reducing the sentence to nine years he told her he took into account she did not intend to kill Mr Hanson and that she was provoked.

I must begin this column by putting all the readers on high alert because this is not, nor do I intend it to be, a Black History moment.

Although they cannot confirm when the e-bikes are coming back, Bewegen have clarified they do not intend to remove the scheme altogether.

He told BBC Breakfast: “Volunteers need to be additional, not a replacement, to social care and that’s exactly how we intend to use them.

If you intend development for Nigeria, Asiwaju, you shouldn’t put square pegs in round holes.

I don’t intend to get arrested, but there are a hundred other ways to support and contribute, and I intend to do them.

How many in the world intend to be siblings with those who interpret the faith as they do?

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Common combinations with intend

These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:

  • intend to 180×
  • they intend 39×
  • not intend 25×
  • we intend 21×
  • you intend 17×
  • and intend 14×
  • intend for
  • who intend
  • don intend
  • didn intend

Frequently asked questions

How do you use "intend" in a sentence?
An example: "At that time I promised them that I would do whatever I could to end that insanity, and I intend to keep that promise." This page contains 20 example sentences with the word "intend" from real English texts.
What does "intend" mean?
Intend means: To fix the mind upon (something, or something to be accomplished); be intent upon
What are synonyms of "intend"?
Common synonyms of "intend" include: mean, signify, impart, convey, plan, specify, designate, destine. Plus 4 more synonyms.
How many example sentences with "intend" are there?
Voorbeeldzinnen.info contains 20 example sentences with "intend", drawn from a database of millions of English sentences.

About these examples

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