intend
verb (used with object)
to have in mind as something to be done or brought about; plan.
is intending
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present progressiveof intend (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Mr. Riley’s footnote on this malapropism: “Surely Hastert is intending to say ‘algorithms.’”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026
The Athletic reported, external earlier this week that NY Transit is intending to bring in special event pricing for the 30-minute journey from Penn Station in New York to MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
From BBC ● Apr. 16, 2026
“An invasion under the Constitution is ‘armed hostility from another political entity, such as another state or foreign country that is intending to overthrow the state’s government,’” Mr. Gray told the justices in his brief.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 4, 2023
Olson says his lab is intending to test these substances for the first time in humans later this year in May.
From Salon ● Feb. 20, 2023
I know a very competent book-keeper, who is intending to go into business for himself at the expiration of six months.
From Fame and Fortune or, The Progress of Richard Hunter by Horatio Alger
