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intending

/ɪnˈtɛndɪŋ/

Meanings
verb
(usually followed by the particle "to") To hope; to wish (something, or something to be accomplished); be intent upon

Examples :

"He intends to go to university."
attitude mind plan

Related Words

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superintend verb

/ˌsupərɪnˈtɛnd/ /ˌsupərənˈtɛnd/

To oversee the work of others; to supervise.

"The construction foreman will superintend the building project, ensuring everyone follows the plans. "

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competition noun

/ˌkɒmpəˈtɪʃən/ /ˌkɑːmpəˈtɪʃən/

The action of competing.

"The competition for this job is strong."

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strengthen verb

/ˈstɹɛŋ(k)θən/

To make strong or stronger; to add strength to; to increase the strength of; to fortify.

"strengthen a muscle"

Illustration university

university noun

/juːnɪˈvɜːsətiː/ /junɨˈvɝsəti/

Institution of higher education (typically accepting students from the age of about 17 or 18, depending on country, but in some exceptional cases able to take younger students) where subjects are studied and researched in depth and degrees are offered.

"My older sister is attending university to study engineering. "

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comfortable noun

/ˈkʌm.fə.tə.bəl/ /ˈkɐmf.tɘ.bɘl/

A stuffed or quilted coverlet for a bed; a comforter.

"My grandmother bought a new comfortable for her bed. "

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definition noun

/ˌdɛfɪˈnɪʃ(ə)n/

A statement of the meaning of a word or word group or a sign or symbol (dictionary definitions).

"The dictionary's definition of "optimistic" explains its meaning as a positive outlook. "

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mechanically adverb

/məˈkænɪkli/

In a mechanical manner.

"The student recited the poem mechanically, without any emotion or understanding. "

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artistically adverb

/ɑrˈtɪstɪkli/ /ərˈtɪstɪkli/

In an artistic manner.

"She arranged the flowers artistically in the vase. "

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distractions noun

/dɪˈstrækʃənz/

Something that distracts.

"During the test, the students tried to ignore the loud noises and other distractions in the hallway. "

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counterfeit noun

/ˈkaʊn.tɚˌfɪt/

A non-genuine article; a fake.

"The store owner discovered a counterfeit bill in the customer's payment. "

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accomplished verb

/ə.ˈkɒm.plɪʃt/ /ə.ˈkɑm.plɪʃt/

To finish successfully.

"The student diligently worked on the project and accomplished all the assigned tasks. "

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vigorously adverb

/ˈvɪɡəɹəsli/

With intense energy, force or vigor

"He knocked vigorously on the door."