intention
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/ɪnˈtɛnʃən/
English
Definitions
noun
- The goal or purpose behind a specific action or set of actions.“It’s easy to promise anything when you have no intention of fulfilling any of it.”
- Tension; straining, stretching.
- A stretching or bending of the mind toward an object or a purpose (an intent); closeness of application; fixedness of attention; earnestness.
- The object toward which the thoughts are directed; end; aim.
verb
- Intend
Related words
Synonyms
intentpurposedesignaimintentionalitywilfulconsiderationintendedsakedecisionmindgoalthinkingregardwillplanning