intending

[in-ten-ding] / ɪnˈtɛn dɪŋ /

ADJECTIVE

minded

Synonyms

STRONGEST

determined inclined

STRONG

contemplating convinced decided disposed liking planning purposing resolved willing

WEAK

aiming at aspiring to desirous leaning toward settled on thinking of

Antonyms

STRONG

unwilling

WEAK

disinclined undetermined

PREPOSITION

about to

Synonyms

WEAK

almost at the point of fixing to on the verge of ready set willing to

Example Sentences

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On Sunday, Bash pressed Bovino for evidence “that he was intending to massacre law enforcement.”

From Salon

But she did take her youngest child to baby sensory classes and, without intending to, quickly ended up becoming friends with another mum.

From BBC

I reached up my hand, intending to tuck the delicate gold frame under my bonnet, but I stopped myself.

From Literature

Clara’s monster rippled beneath the surface of her skin, and she turned, intending to leave.

From Literature

In response to the allegation, the former officer accepted his actions, but said he was intending to call Mrs Gather, but had forgotten.

From BBC