Synonyms

  joke (to say something to make people laugh, usually something that is not true): They laughed and joked during the meal. Don’t be upset; I was only joking. kid informal, spoken (to make a joke or say things that are not serious or true): Relax guys, I was only kidding. jest …

  intend (to have in your mind as a plan or purpose): I didn’t intend to hurt anybody. plan (to decide on or make arrangements for something you want to do in the future): We are planning a trip to the mountains. mean (to intend to do or make something …

  hard (not easy to bend, cut, or break; not soft): He fell on hard ground and broke his leg. solid (hard and stable in shape; not liquid or gas): Ice is water in a solid state. firm (solid but not completely hard): I sleep on a firm mattress. Freeze it until it is …

  glad (feeling pleasure, joy, or happiness): I’m really glad you came back. happy (feeling or showing pleasure or satisfaction): She will be happy to see you. You look happy today. pleased (happy, especially in a situation): I’m very pleased to hear you’re feeling better. delighted (very happy): I am delighted to see …

  feel (be aware of something through touching or being touched; experience a physical feeling or emotion): She felt someone tap her shoulder. He feels pain in his leg. We felt sorry for her. sense (to feel or understand something without being able to explain exactly how): I sensed that something …