Intention

/ɪnˈtɛnʃən/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A mental state that represents a commitment to carrying out an action in the future.

Her intention was to complete the project by the end of the week.

An aim or plan.

The intention behind his speech was to inspire the audience.

The intended meaning of a speaker or writer.

I believe his intention was misunderstood by everyone.

An aim or goal that a person has.

Their intention to raise awareness about the issue was clear throughout the campaign.

Middle English, from Latin 'intentionem', meaning 'a stretching toward'.

intentions are good

describes someone's good motives or goals, even if the outcome is negative.

have good intentions

to want to do something good, but it may not turn out as expected.

full of good intentions

to be sincere and wanting to help, even if one fails to act.

intention to detail

the effort to pay attention to the intricate and small details.

intent

A belief or desire that is a basis for action.

objective

A specific result that a person aims to achieve.

aim

A purpose or intention; a desired outcome.

What's your game plan?

So, what's your game plan for the weekend?

What's the move?

I asked him about his next step, and he said, 'What's the move?'