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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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The boy’s first real lesson in the shifting sands comes when, at dinner, he remarks that the war will soon be over, intending it as good news — Dad could come home.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

The Athletic reported, external earlier this week that NY Transit is intending to bring in special event pricing for the 30-minute journey from Penn Station in New York to MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

Kano imams also insist on medical checks for intending couples.

From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026

The company has plans to expand local research and development partnerships, intending to accelerate localization across the supply chain.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026

Miss Havisham’s family I took upon myself; intending to communicate with Mr. Matthew Pocket only, and leave him to do as he liked about informing the rest.

From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens