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Intend as Meaning in English

expression

ˌɪnˈtɛnd/ /ˈæz/, /ˈɛz
in-TEND az
ɪntˈɛnd/ /ˈæs
in-TEND as

التعريف

To mean or design something for a specific purpose, use, or meaning. Often used to explain what something is supposed to be, how it should be understood, or to clarify intention.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

Often used to clarify how something should be perceived ('intend as a joke'). Can be followed by a noun ('intend as praise') or full phrase ('intend as a compliment'). Common for explaining misunderstandings. More formal than just 'mean', but less formal than legal or contractual language.

جمل نموذجية

I intend as this gift a thank you for your help.

basic

My comment was intend as a joke.

basic

This rule is intend as protection for students.

basic

Sorry, I didn't intend as an insult.

natural

Was your message intend as advice or criticism?

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What I said was only intend as encouragement.

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