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purpose vs intend

intend vs purpose

purpose is a noun but intend is not a noun.

purpose and intend both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
purpose Yes No Yes No
intend No No Yes No
As verbs, intend is a hypernym of purpose; that is, intend is a word with a broader meaning than purpose:
  • purpose: propose or intend
  • intend: have in mind as a purpose
Other hypernyms of purpose include mean, think.
purpose (noun) intend (noun)
what something is used for
the quality of being determined to do or achieve something; firmness of purpose
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
purpose (verb) intend (verb)
reach a decision have in mind as a purpose
propose or intend design or destine
mean or intend to express or convey
denote or connote
Difference between purpose and intend

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