Intending Meaning in English
word · lemma: intend
ˌɪnˈtɛndɪŋ
in-TEN-ding
ɪntˈɛndɪŋ
in-TEN-ding
Definition
Planning or wanting to do something; having a purpose or aim to do an action.
Usage & Nuances
‘Intending’ is often used with 'to' plus a verb ('intending to leave'), and can describe both concrete plans and less definite hopes. More formal than 'planning.' Often appears in writing, emails, and announcements.
Spanish: tener la intención de - pretenderPortuguese (BR): pretender - tencionarPortuguese (PT): pretender - tencionarChinese (Simplified): 打算 - 意图Chinese (Traditional): 打算 - 意圖Hindi: इरादा रखनाArabic: ينويBengali: ইচ্ছুক - পরিকল্পনাকারীRussian: намеревающийсяJapanese: つもり（でいる） - 意図しているVietnamese: dự định - có ý địnhKorean: 의도하는 - 하려고 하는Turkish: niyet eden - amaçlayanUrdu: ارادہ کرنے والاIndonesian: bermaksud - berniat
Example Sentences
She is intending to study abroad next year.
basic
Are you intending to come to the meeting?
basic
He was intending to call you yesterday.
basic
I'm not intending to stay late tonight.
natural
Were you intending on bringing anyone with you?
natural
She’s intending to quit her job, but hasn’t told anyone yet.
natural