intending

American  

[in-ten-ding] / ɪnˈtɛn dɪŋ /

adjective

1. designing or aiming to be; prospective or aspiring.

   intending surgeons.

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Etymology

Origin of intending

First recorded in 1650–60; intend + -ing ²

Example Sentences

They went into the grocery store, intending on getting food for the day.

From Literature

“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

On Sunday, Bash pressed Bovino for evidence “that he was intending to massacre law enforcement.”

From Salon

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

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

From Literature

Related Words

• determined
• inclined