intend
verb (used with object)
to have in mind as something to be done or brought about; plan.
had intended
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past perfectof intend.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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The former Kremlin official had intended to run for re-election as head of Fide in September, but his future is now uncertain.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
Actually, she was a very different character than the one that I had intended.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 8, 2026
The White House did not immediately respond when asked by AFP if Trump had misspoken and had intended to refer to Iran rather than Oman.
From Barron's ● May 27, 2026
The pair said their grandfather had intended to share the wealth from the mines at Hope Downs with them but Rinehart had deliberately denied them access to the fortune.
From BBC ● Apr. 15, 2026
As he had intended all along, I imagine.
From "The Inquisitor's Tale" by Adam Gidwitz
