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intending

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˌɪnˈtɛndɪŋ// UK //ɪntˈɛndɪŋ// in·tend·ing

adj. planning or aiming to do something. You use this to describe someone who has a specific goal in mind.

adj. having a specific purpose or plan in mind. Often used as a participial adjective to describe a person's current state of aim or objective.


SIMPLE

The intending buyer visited the house twice.

CONTEXTUAL

The seminar is designed for intending teachers who want to learn about modern classroom management.

COMPLEX

The legislation aims to protect intending immigrants from predatory legal fees by mandating transparent pricing structures for all consultancy services.

Synonyms
Usage

Often used as a participial adjective before a noun to describe someone's future role or goal.

Pitfall

I am intending to goingI am intending to goWhen used as a verb form, it is followed by a to-infinitive, not a gerund.

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