Attempt and Intend

Attempt

Attempt verb - To make an effort to do.

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Intend and attempt are semantically related in behaviour topic. In some cases you can use "Intend" instead a verb "Attempt".

Nearby Words: attempted, attempting

Intend

Intend verb - To have in mind as a purpose or goal.

Usage example: an aspiring entrepreneur who intends to revolutionize the biotech industry

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Attempt and intend are semantically related in behaviour topic. Sometimes you can use "Attempt" instead a verb "Intend", if it concerns topics such as determine.

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plan	attempt plan	intend plan
nothing	attempt nothing	intend nothing
whom	attempt whom	intend whom

Both words in one sentence

Which angers his superiors even more, because, as the main character eventually realizes, they were behind the assassination attempt and didn't intend for him to actually succeed at his job.

Source: Reassignment Backfire
In alien hand syndrome and anarchic hand syndrome, people with certain kinds of brain damage find one of their arms doing things that they didn't intend or consciously attempt.

Source: Evil Hand
Her justifications have driven away many former fans; she has stated on multiples occasions that she only creates some characters to attempt to deter fans from inventing pairings she didn't intend.

Source: Designated Love Interest

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