What Does “Intend to Do” Mean?
The phrase “intend to do” is used to express a plan or purpose to carry out a specific action in the future. It shows that someone has made a conscious decision about what they will do.
• I intend to travel to Japan next spring.
• She intends to study medicine at university.
• She intends to study medicine at university.
Grammar Structure
The basic structure is:
- Subject + intend + to + base verb
Examples:
- We intend to move house soon.
Note: “Intend” is almost always followed by an infinitive (“to + verb”), not a gerund (“-ing” form).
Common Mistakes
- ❌ “I intend going to the concert.” → ✅ “I intend to go to the concert.”
- ❌ “They intend finish the project today.” → ✅ “They intend to finish the project today.”
Interactive Quiz
Choose the correct sentence:
Which sentence is grammatically correct?