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10 Language-to-English Dictionaries意図する
Pronunciation / Transliteration: ito suru
"私は来年留学するつもりです。"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
To have in mind as a purpose, plan, or goal; to design or mean to do something.
"I intend to finish my degree by the end of next year." - 2
To signify, mean, or point toward a particular sense or import.
"What does the author intend by this ambiguous statement?"
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Latin verb intendere, meaning 'to turn one's attention to, stretch, or aim,' combining in- ('toward') and tendere ('to stretch'). It entered Middle English in the 14th century via Old French, initially retaining senses of directing the mind or purpose toward a specific goal.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Intend" is said worldwide
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avoir l'intention
Transliteration: avwar l-ã-tã-sjɔ̃
"J'ai l'intention de voyager cet été."
beabsichtigen
Transliteration: bəˈapsɪçtɪɡn̩
"Ich beabsichtige, nächstes Jahr umzuziehen."
intendere
Transliteration: inˈtɛndere
"Intendo finire questo lavoro entro stasera."
tener la intención
Transliteration: teˈneɾ la intenˈsjon
"Tengo la intención de aprender francés."
pretender
Transliteration: pɾetẽˈdeɾ
"Pretendo viajar para o estrangeiro em breve."
ارادہ کرنا
Transliteration: irada karna
Script: इरादा करना
"मेरा अगले साल एक नई कार खरीदने का इरादा है।"
打算
Transliteration: dǎsuàn
"我打算明天去图书馆。"
의도하다
Transliteration: uidohada
"나는 그 프로젝트를 내일까지 끝낼 의도이다."
意図する
Transliteration: ito suru
"私は来年留学するつもりです。"
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