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   intention

   /ɪnˈtɛnʃn/

   noun

   • 1. a thing intended; an aim or plan: "she was full of good intentions" Similar aimpurposeintentobjectiveobjectgoaltargetenddesignplanschemeresolveresolutiondeterminationwishdesireambitionideadreamaspirationhope
   • ▪ the action or fact of intending: "intention is just one of the factors that will be considered" Similar deliberatenessintentionalityintentdesigncalculationpremeditationpreconceptionforethoughtplanplanningpre-planningadvance planningprearrangementmalice aforethoughtOpposite inadvertencyaccident
   • ▪ a person's plans, especially a man's, in respect to marriage: "if his intentions aren't honourable, I never want to see him again"
   • 2. the healing process of a wound.
   • 3. conceptions formed by directing the mind towards an object.

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French entencion, from Latin intentio(n-) ‘stretching, purpose’, from intendere (see intend).

   Scrabble Points: 9

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › intentionIntention Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of INTENTION is what one intends to do or bring about. How to use intention in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Intention.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishINTENTION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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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.

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   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:

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   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.

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   The meaning of INTENT is a usually clearly formulated or planned intention : aim. How to use intent in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Intent.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishINTENTION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   intention is the general word: His intention is good. intent is chiefly legal or literary: attack with intent to kill. purpose implies having a goal or determination to achieve something: Her strong sense of purpose is reflected in her studies.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryINTENTION | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   something that you want and plan to do: [ + to infinitive ] It wasn't my intention to exclude her from the list - I just forgot her. intention ofI've no intention of changing my plans just to fit in with his. good intentionsHe's full of good intentions, but he never does anything about them! Synonyms. aim(INTENTION) ambition. aspiration(HOPE)

9. www.yourdictionary.com › intentionIntention Definition & Meaning - YourDictionary

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   The act or fact of intending; determination to do a specified thing or act in a specified manner. Anything intended or planned; aim, end, or purpose. An aim that guides action; an objective. My intention is to learn Russian. Purpose in regard to marriage. Meaning or import.

10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishintention noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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    Definition of intention noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

11. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of intention – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge ...

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    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.