Meaning & Definition of Intention in English
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Intention
/ɪntɛnʧən/
noun
1. An anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
- "His intent was to provide a new translation"
- "Good intentions are not enough"
- "It was created with the conscious aim of answering immediate needs"
- "He made no secret of his designs"
synonym:
- purpose,
- intent,
- intention,
- aim,
- design
2. (usually plural) the goal with respect to a marriage proposal
- "His intentions are entirely honorable"
synonym:
- intention
3. An act of intending
- A volition that you intend to carry out
- "My intention changed once i saw her"
synonym:
- intention
Examples of using
It was not my intention.
Is it true that you alluded to an intention to divorce Taninna?
The Lvov city council once more draws attention to the false information regarding the intention to ban speaking Russian in Lvov.