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The past tense form of 'intends' is intended. Example: She intended to go to the party, but she couldn't make it. (She intended to go to the party, but she couldn't make it.)

Definition of “intends”

to have a plan or purpose in mind
to have as one's intention or objective

Tense sentence structure and examples:

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Notes from a Native English Speaker

Here are the general structures of a present and past participle. Remember, some verbs have an irregular form and may not follow this structure: Present Participle: [Verb] -ing Past Participle: [Verb] -ed

Past Simple	intended
Past Continuous	was intending
Past Perfect	intended

Past Simple

The simple past tense is used to describe completed actions or events that occurred at a specific point in the past.

Subject + Past Simple Verb + (Object)

Example

She intended to finish her work before leaving.

Example

We intended to surprise him on his birthday.

Past Continuous

The past continuous tense is used to indicate actions or events that were in progress or happening at a specific point in the past.

Subject + was/were + Present Participle + (Object)

Example

At that time, she was intending to study abroad.

Example

I wasn't intending to stay for long.

Past Perfect

The past perfect tense is used to show that one past action or event occurred before another past action or event, emphasizing the order of events in the past.

Subject + had + Past Participle + (Object)

Example

By the time they arrived, they had intended to surprise everyone.

Example

She had intended to finish the project by the deadline.

Is intended an irregular verb in the past?

No, "intended" is not an irregular past tense verb.

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