intention
Other forms: intentions
An intention is idea that you plan (or intend) to carry out. If you mean something, it's an intention.
Your goal, purpose, or aim is your intention. It's something you mean to do, whether you pull it off or not. You may have the best intention of cooking an incredible meal, but if you leave the burner on and burn the house down, you will not be remembered as an excellent chef. When a father asks his daughter's boyfriend "What are your intentions?" that means something specific: Does he want to marry her?
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an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions“good intentions are not enough”
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idea, mind
your intention; what you intend to do
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cross-purpose
a contrary aim
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final cause
(philosophy) the end or purpose of a thing or process
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sake
the purpose of achieving or obtaining
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view
purpose; the phrase `with a view to' means `with the intention of' or `for the purpose of'
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will
a fixed and persistent intent or purpose
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an act of intending; a volition that you intend to carry out
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(usually plural) the goal with respect to a marriage proposal
/ɪnˈtɛntʃən/
/ɪnˈtɛnʃɛn/
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