| 单词 | intend |
| 释义 | intend —intender, n. /in tend"/, v.t. 1. to have in mind as something to be done or brought about; plan: We intend to leave in a month. 2. to design or mean for a particular purpose, use, recipient, etc.: a fund intended for emergency use only. 3. to design to express or indicate, as by one's words; refer to. 4. (of words, terms, statements, etc.) to mean or signify. 5. Archaic. to direct (the eyes, mind, etc.). v.i. 6. to have a purpose or design. 7. Obs. to set out on one's course. [1250-1300; < L intendere to stretch towards, aim at (see IN-2, TEND1); r. ME entenden < OF entendre < L, as above] Syn. 1. contemplate, expect, aim, purpose. INTEND, MEAN, DESIGN, PROPOSE imply knowing what one wishes to do and setting this as a goal. To INTEND is to have in mind something to be done or brought about: No offense was intended. MEAN is a less formal word than INTEND but otherwise a close synonym: He means to go away. DESIGN implies planning to effect a particular result: to design a plan for Christmas decorations. PROPOSE suggests setting up a program for oneself or offering it to others for consideration: We propose to beautify our city. |
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