intend

tener la intención de, pretender

Tener pensado hacer algo o perseguir un propósito.

En inglés sencillo: To have a plan or purpose in mind.

• I intend to stay.
• She never intended to hurt your feelings.
• What do you intend to do with this room?

Cómo se usa: intend to do something (I intend to study abroad next year.); intend someone/something to do something (We intended the meeting to last an hour.); intend that… (They intend that every child should receive a free meal.)

Sinónimos: plan, mean, aim

Expresiones frecuentes: intend to leave, fully intend, intend no harm