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spell vs intend

intend vs spell

spell is a noun but intend is not a noun.

spell and intend both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
spell Yes No Yes No
intend No No Yes No
As verbs, intend is a hypernym of spell; that is, intend is a word with a broader meaning than spell:
  • spell: indicate or signify
  • intend: mean or intend to express or convey
Other hypernyms of spell include mean.
spell (noun) intend (noun)
a verbal formula believed to have magical force
a psychological state induced by (or as if induced by) a magical incantation
a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
a period of indeterminate length (usually short) marked by some action or condition
spell (verb) intend (verb)
take turns working have in mind as a purpose
orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of design or destine
indicate or signify mean or intend to express or convey
place under a spell denote or connote
write or name the letters that comprise the conventionally accepted form of (a word or part of a word)
relieve (someone) from work by taking a turn
Difference between spell and intend

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