intending

[in-ten-ding]

adjective

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

   intending surgeons.

Word History and Origins

Origin of intending¹

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

Example Sentences

The Canadian Federation of Independent Business’s monthly report also showed the share of firms planning job cuts in the next four months, 19%, exceeds the share intending to add to payrolls, at 12%.

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Despite never intending to teach, after taking part in the TV series, Mark now leads regular practice sessions with 20 people.

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The Red Bull driver, who qualified second to Mercedes' George Russell at Marina Bay, said he was "not intending to use" the cooling vest "because I don't like it".

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UK takeover and merger rules dictate that, having had an expression of interest rejected, Earick's consortium must make an offer by that date or announce he is not intending to do so.

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Kings general manager Ken Holland told NHL Network Radio in July that Kopitar indicated he wasn’t seeking a contract extension this summer and was intending to take things a “year at a time.”

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Related Words

• determined 
• inclined