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intending

[in-ten-ding] / ɪnˈtɛn dɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
minded
Synonyms
STRONGEST
determined inclined
STRONG
contemplating convinced decided disposed liking planning purposing resolved willing
WEAK
aiming at aspiring to desirous leaning toward settled on thinking of
Antonyms
STRONG
unwilling
WEAK
disinclined undetermined
PREPOSITION
about to
Synonyms
WEAK
almost at the point of fixing to on the verge of ready set willing to

Example Sentences

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Kano imams also insist on medical checks for intending couples.

From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026

“Anyone intending to use and/or access the Hollywood Sign for commercial purposes must obtain a license or permission from the Hollywood Chamber to do so,” the chamber’s chief, Steve Nissen, said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 26, 2026

But she did take her youngest child to baby sensory classes and, without intending to, quickly ended up becoming friends with another mum.

From BBC • Jan. 17, 2026

Federal prosecutors granted nonprosecution agreements to Oak View Group and Legends and their executives, intending to ensure their cooperation with the government’s case against Leiweke.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 4, 2025

I reached up my hand, intending to tuck the delicate gold frame under my bonnet, but I stopped myself.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.