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intend

US /ˌɪnˈtɛnd/

verb Core · B1 Kinh doanh chung

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

NounNoun
intention intent
VerbVerb
intend gốc
AdjectiveAdj
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AdverbAdv
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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 travel
    to intend to travel, meaning to have in mind as a purpose
  • Medium intend to expand operations
    to intend to expand operations, meaning to have in mind as a purpose
  • Hard fully intend to honor covenants
    describing 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 ruin
    to paved with good intentions leading to ruin, meaning to cover with a material such as stone or concrete to make suitable for vehicle traffic

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