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Detailed Synonyms for intention in English

intention:

intention [the ~] noun

  1. the intention
    the intention; the will; the wish
  2. the intention
    the objective; the effort; the goal; the intention; the dedication; the target; the devotion; the exertion; the scheme
  3. the intention
    the intention; the aim; the goal; the design; the idea
  4. the intention
    the purpose; the intention; the drift; the meaning; the use
  5. the intention
    the meaning; the substance; the purpose; the intention; the composition
  6. the intention
    the scheme; the plan; the objective; the intention; the idea
  7. the intention
    the goal; the intention; the objective
  8. the intention
    the goal; the objective; the scheme; the intention
  9. the intention
    – an act of intending; a volition that you intend to carry out 1
    the intention
    – an act of intending; a volition that you intend to carry out 1
    • intention [the ~] noun
      • my intention changed once I saw her1
  10. the intention
    – an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions 1
    the purpose; the aim; the design; the intention; the intent
    – an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions 1
    • purpose [the ~] noun
    • aim [the ~] noun
      • it was created with the conscious aim of answering immediate needs1
    • design [the ~] noun
      • he made no secret of his designs1
    • intention [the ~] noun
      • good intentions are not enough1
    • intent [the ~] noun
      • his intent was to provide a new translation1
  11. the intention
    – (usually plural) the goal with respect to a marriage proposal 1
    the intention
    – (usually plural) the goal with respect to a marriage proposal 1
    • intention [the ~] noun
      • his intentions are entirely honorable1

intention

  1. intention

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Related Definitions for "intention":

  1. an act of intending; a volition that you intend to carry out1
    • my intention changed once I saw her1
  2. an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions1
    • good intentions are not enough1
  3. (usually plural) the goal with respect to a marriage proposal1
    • his intentions are entirely honorable1

Related Synonyms for intention