intention (Meaning)
intention (n)
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
(usually plural) the goal with respect to a marriage proposal
an act of intending; a volition that you intend to carry out
intention (n.)
A stretching or bending of the mind toward of the mind toward an object; closeness of application; fixedness of attention; earnestness.
A determination to act in a certain way or to do a certain thing; purpose; design; as, an intention to go to New York.
The object toward which the thoughts are directed; end; aim.
The state of being strained. See Intension.
Any mental apprehension of an object.
Synonyms & Antonyms of intention
Synonyms:
- project
- bourn
- mark
- holy grail
- desire
- wish
- destination
- mind
- pretension
- bourne
- hope
- plot
- name of the game
- scheme
- grail
Antonyms:
No weak antonyms found.
intention Sentence Examples
- His intention was to resolve the conflict peacefully.
- I could not fathom her intention behind those enigmatic words.
- With malicious intention, the thief planned the elaborate heist.
- I had no intention of causing her distress; it was an unfortunate accident.
- The intention of the new policy is to promote economic growth.
- Her intention to travel the world filled her with excitement.
- The politician's intention was to appeal to the voters' emotions.
- It was with good intention that I offered my help, but it was not appreciated.
- The intention of the artist was to convey the complexities of human nature.
- The company's intention is to provide exceptional customer service.
FAQs About the word intention
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions, (usually plural) the goal with respect to a marriage proposal, an act of intending;
ambition, aim, thing,purpose, goal, intent, plan, objective, object, idea
way, way, method,means, means, method,,
His intention was to resolve the conflict peacefully.
I could not fathom her intention behind those enigmatic words.
With malicious intention, the thief planned the elaborate heist.
I had no intention of causing her distress; it was an unfortunate accident.
