intend for

IPA/ɪntˈɛnd fɔː/
IPA/ɪntˈɛnd fɔːɹ/

intend for — phrasal verb

  • intend forbase form
  • intends for3rd person singular
  • intending for-ing form
  • intended forpast simple

1. to decide or choose that something should be used by a particular person, group,

1.片語動詞及物B1
釋義

to decide or choose that something should be used by a particular person, group, or for a specific purpose — for example, when a scholarship is intended for students from certain backgrounds, or a room is intended for use as a library.

例句

The new scholarship programme is intended for students from low-income families.

passive: be intended for + recipient group

Nikhil intended his speech for the new employees, not the senior managers.

active: intend + object + for + person

同義詞
  • design for

    emphasises planning or creating with a specific use in mind

  • mean for

    less formal, common in everyday speech

  • reserve for

    suggests keeping something available for a particular person or use

  • earmark for

    more formal; often used about funds or resources set aside

文法句型

be intended for + noun phrase

intend + object + for + noun phrase

用法筆記

Commonly used in the passive voice (be intended for). The active form requires both a direct object and a prepositional phrase introduced by for.

常見錯誤

❌This book intends for children.
✅This book is intended for children.
💡The verb intend needs to be in the passive voice when describing something's designed purpose.
❌I intend this gift for.
✅I intend this gift for my mother.
💡The preposition for must be followed by a noun phrase specifying the recipient or purpose.