Intention

Quick meaning: Intention is a noun meaning A course of action that a person intends to follow.

Meaning

A course of action that a person intends to follow.

More Meanings

1. The goal or purpose.
2. (medicine) The process of the healing of a wound.
3. To intend.
4. (obsolete) Tension; straining, stretching.
5. (obsolete) The object toward which the thoughts are directed; end; aim.
6. (obsolete) Any mental apprehension of an object.
7. (obsolete) A stretching or bending of the mind toward an object or a purpose (an intent); closeness of application; fixedness of attention; earnestness.

Example Sentences

My intention was to marry a wealthy widow.

The intention of this legislation is to boost the economy.

a. 1784, attributed to Samuel Johnson Hell is paved with good intentions.

It’s easy to promise anything when you have no intention of fulfilling any of it.

Word Forms

• intentions
• intentioning
• intentioned

Synonyms for intention

Depending on context, synonyms include aim, ambition, drive, goal, intent, plan.

Antonyms for intention

Common opposites include chance.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include intent, purpose, design, aim, intentionality, wilful.

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