intend
/ɪnˈtɛnd/ verb B1- To fix the mind upon (something, or something to be accomplished); be intent upon · He intends to go to university.· They evidently intended some mischief.
- To fix the mind on; attend to; take care of; superintend; regard.
- To strain; make tense.
- To apply with energy.
- To bend or turn; direct, as one’s course or journey.
- To design mechanically or artistically; fashion; mold.
- To pretend; counterfeit; simulate.
Plural intend · He/she/it intends · Past intended · Past participle intended · -ing form intending
Verb forms
- Base form
- intend
- He/she/it
- intends
- Past
- intended
- Past participle
- intended
- -ing form
- intending
From the library
Various rumors were afloat to the effect that the owners of the Pharaon had promised to attend the nuptial feast; but all seemed unanimous in doubting that an act of such rare and exceeding condescension could possibly be intended.
“Man does not appear to me to be intended to enjoy felicity so unmixed; happiness is like the enchanted palaces we read of in our childhood, where fierce, fiery dragons defend the entrance and approach; and monsters of all shapes and kinds, requiring to be overcome ere victory is ours.
THE RIVERS joined together to complain to the Sea, saying, “Why is it that when we flow into your tides so potable and sweet, you work in us such a change, and make us salty and unfit to drink?” The Sea, perceiving that they intended to throw the blame on him, said, “Pray cease to flow into me, and then you will not be made briny.”
The Sheep, fearing some fraud was intended, excused herself, saying, “The Wolf is accustomed to seize what he wants and to run off; and you, too, can quickly outstrip me in your rapid flight.
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