intention intention /ˌɪnˈtɛntʃən/
noun
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An anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
(
design
, intent
, aim
, intention
, purpose
)
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
His intent was to provide a new translation
his intent was to provide a new translation
Good intentions are not enough
good intentions are not enough
It was created with the conscious aim of answering immediate needs
it was created with the conscious aim of answering immediate needs
He made no secret of his designs
he made no secret of his designs
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(usually plural) the goal with respect to a marriage proposal
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intention
)
(usually plural) the goal with respect to a marriage proposal
His intentions are entirely honorable
his intentions are entirely honorable
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An act of intending; a volition that you intend to carry out
(
intention
)
an act of intending; a volition that you intend to carry out
My intention changed once I saw her
my intention changed once I saw her