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

After checking he had not broken any bones, he hauled himself up and started heading in the direction of the Glen Rosa ferry terminal miles away, intending to travel off the isle.

From BBC

Australian media reported that the group were intending to continue their journey to Beirut, where they hoped to be issued passports.

From BBC

"They were intending to take somebody, but have taken the wrong person," Det Acting Supt Andrew Marks told reporters on Monday, adding that no ransom note had been received.

From BBC

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

From The Wall Street Journal

In an email exchange from 2009, Ghislaine Maxwell - who is serving a 20-year federal prison sentence for her role in Epstein's crimes - tells Epstein she was intending to have dinner with Woodward.

From BBC

Related Words

• determined
• inclined