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intending

American  
[in-ten-ding] / ɪnˈtɛn dɪŋ /

adjective

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

    intending surgeons.

Etymology

Origin of intending

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

Example Sentences

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That is what we’re intending the audience to feel.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

Coogler's rapid ascent onto Hollywood's A list was hardly likely back when he was intending to major in chemistry at college.

From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026

He proposes to her, intending to change her mind while assuring Betsinger and her loved ones that he isn’t pressuring her.

From Salon • Mar. 8, 2026

"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 • Feb. 16, 2026

"I wouldn't not have seen it. I'd been intending coming up each day."

From "The Sun Also Rises" by Ernest Hemingway

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