Intend
6 lettersverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
To have something in mind as a purpose or plan, or to design something for a particular purpose or recipient. Intention involves conscious determination to act in a specific way or achieve a particular goal.
“We intend to launch the new product line in early spring.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ɪnˈtɛnd/
Syllables
in·tend
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Wordle
Contains vowels I and E; -END ending with initial IN- prefix and double N.
Scrabble
Worth 7 points; modest value from standard letters in a common verb.
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