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- Dictionaryintention/ɪnˈtɛnʃn/
noun
- 1. a thing intended; an aim or plan: "she was full of good intentions" Similar
- 2. the healing process of a wound.
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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: [ + 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)
An intention is idea that you plan (or intend) to carry out. If you mean something, it's an 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.
Definition of intention noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
The act or fact of intending; determination to do a specified thing or act in a specified manner. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Anything intended or planned; aim, end, or purpose. Webster's New World. An aim that guides action; an objective. My intention is to learn Russian. American Heritage. Similar definitions.
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.
Jun 2, 2024 · cold in those inner parts, cold belly, and hot liver, causeth crudity, and intention proceeds from perturbations […]. A stretching or bending of the mind toward an object or a purpose (an intent ); closeness of application; fixedness of attention; earnestness .
