Kilo Lingo

/ɪnˈtend/

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Translation

To have a plan in your mind to do something.

Word origin

From Latin intendere, meaning to stretch towards something.

Origin
Latin
Root
intendere
English cognates
intention, tension

Grammar

Verb typeregular (intend, intends, intended)

Examples

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"Intend to" is followed by a verb.

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"Intended" is the past form.

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A question about someone's plan.

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This word is part of lesson 33.