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

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

The Atlantic story and other accounts of Kennedy make it clear he views himself as the lone hero of a great battle, a Beowulf intending to slay a dragon of dogma and lies.

From Salon

She contributed to the school fees and took over the mortgage, intending to help the family renovate and sell their home.

From BBC

A shortlist will be drawn up at the end of next year, with World Rugby intending to announce its final choice following the 2027 World Cup in Australia.

From Barron's

He’d simply typed in the date he invented time travel for a few fleeting seconds of nostalgia, intending all the while to ditch his teen sidekick and zoom away to explore the 21st century.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• determined
• inclined