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  2. 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.

  3. 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.

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

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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)

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

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