intend
US /ˌɪnˈtɛnd/
Definition
have in mind as a purpose
Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.
Examples
We intend to open two new branches in the northern region.
Word Family
Synonyms
- plana series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
- aiman anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
- proposemake a proposal, declare a plan for something
Collocations
- Easy intend to travelto intend to travel, meaning to have in mind as a purpose
- Medium intend to expand operationsto intend to expand operations, meaning to have in mind as a purpose
- Hard fully intend to honor covenantsdescribing fully intend to honor covenants (to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (`full' in this sense is used as a combining form))
- Very Hard paved with good intentions leading to ruinto paved with good intentions leading to ruin, meaning to cover with a material such as stone or concrete to make suitable for vehicle traffic
Learner's English edition · Curated definitions for TOEIC learners.