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intended

The correct spelling is intended.

How to pronounce intended

/ɪnˈtɛndɪd/
verb

IPA: /ɪnˈtɛndɪd/

Say it like: Int-end-ed

The correct spelling is intended. (usually followed by the particle "to") To hope; to wish (something, or something to be accomplished); be intent upon For example: "He intends to go to university."

Usage Examples

He intends to go to university.

2002, United States General Accounting Office, Report to congressional committees: Foreign assistance read at http//www.gao.gov/new.items/d02787.pdf on 14 May 2006 - Funds were spent for intended purposes and not misused.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.(usually followed by the particle "to") To hope; to wish (something, or something to be accomplished); be intent upon
  2. 2.To fix the mind on; attend to; take care of; superintend; regard.
  3. 3.To stretch to extend; distend.
  4. 4.To strain; make tense.
  5. 5.To intensify; strengthen.

noun

  1. 1.Fiancé or fiancée.

adjective

  1. 1.Planned.
  2. 2.Made tense; stretched out; extended; forcible; violent.

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