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something that you want and plan to do; an aim: [ U ] I have no intention of selling this house. [ C ] He had good intentions (= He meant to be kind), but unfortunately things just didn’t work out. (Definition of intention from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Examples of intention. intention.
1. a. : what one intends to do or bring about. b. : the object for which a prayer, mass, or pious act is offered. 2. : a determination to act in a certain way : resolve. 3. intentions plural : purpose with respect to marriage. 4. : import, significance. 5. : a process or manner of healing of incised wounds. 6. : concept.
noun. an act or instance of determining mentally upon some action or result. the end or object intended; purpose. Synonyms: goal. intentions, purpose or attitude toward the effect of one's actions or conduct: a bungler with good intentions. purpose or attitude with respect to marriage:
something that you want and plan to do; an aim: [ U ] I have no intention of selling this house. [ C ] He had good intentions (= He meant to be kind), but unfortunately things just didn’t work out. (Definition of intention from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Examples of intention. intention.
An intention is an idea or plan of what you are going to do. Beveridge announced his intention of standing for parliament. [ + of] It is my intention to remain in my position until a successor is elected. Unfortunately, his good intentions never seemed to last long. Synonyms: aim, plan, idea, goal More Synonyms of intention. 2.
An intention is idea that you plan (or intend) to carry out. If you mean something, it's an intention.
Definition of intention noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
something that you want and plan to do: [ + to do sth ] She announced her intention to resign. [ + of + doing sth ] I have no intention of seeing him again. Fewer examples. He may have hurt you but I'm sure that wasn't his intention. My original intention was to get a job. He quickly made his intentions clear.
Define intention: the thing that you plan to do or achieve : an aim or purpose—usage, synonyms, more.
Intention simply signifies a course of action that one proposes to follow: It is my intention to work for a year and then go back to school. Intent more strongly implies deliberateness: The executor complied with the testator's intent.
