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ɪnˈtɛn ʃənin·ten·tion

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English Synonyms and Antonyms4.2 / 5 votes

  1. intention

    The aim is the direction in which one shoots, or sometimes that which is aimed at. The mark is that at which one shoots; the goal, that toward which one runs. All alike indicate the direction of endeavor. The end is the point at which one expects or hopes to close his labors; the object, that which he would grasp as the reward of his labors. Aspiration, design, endeavor, purpose, referring to the mental acts by which the aim is attained, are often used as interchangeable with aim. Aspiration applies to what are viewed as noble aims; endeavor, design, intention, purpose, indifferently to the best or worst. Aspiration has less of decision than the other terms; one may aspire to an object, and yet lack the fixedness of purpose by which alone it can be attained. Purpose is stronger than intention. Design especially denotes the adaptation of means to an end; endeavor refers to the exertions by which it is to be attained. One whose aims are worthy, whose aspirations are high, whose designs are wise, and whose purposes are steadfast, may hope to reach the goal of his ambition, and will surely win some object worthy of a life's endeavor. Compare AMBITION; DESIGN.

    Synonyms:
    aim, aspiration, design, determination, end, end, endeavor, endeavor, goal, inclination, intent, mark, object, purpose, tendency

    Antonyms:
    aimlessness, avoidance, carelessness, heedlessness, neglect, negligence, oversight, purposelessness, thoughtlessness

Princeton's WordNet2.8 / 5 votes

  1. purpose, intent, intention, aim, designnoun

    an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

    "his intent was to provide a new translation"; "good intentions are not enough"; "it was created with the conscious aim of answering immediate needs"; "he made no secret of his designs"

    Synonyms:
    objective, use, design, determination, aim, designing, figure, role, purport, function, excogitation, conception, pattern, spirit, blueprint, object, intent, invention, target, innovation, bearing, purpose, plan, heading

  2. intentionnoun

    (usually plural) the goal with respect to a marriage proposal

    "his intentions are entirely honorable"

    Synonyms:
    purpose, design, aim, intent

  3. intentionnoun

    an act of intending; a volition that you intend to carry out

    "my intention changed once I saw her"

    Synonyms:
    purpose, design, aim, intent

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  1. intentionnoun

    Synonyms:
    design, purpose, INTENT

Synonyms, Antonyms & Associated Words1.0 / 1 vote

  1. intentionnoun

    Synonyms:
    design, plan, purpose, aim

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How to use intention in a sentence?

  1. Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy:

    It's my intention to bring it to the floor of the House and move it.

  2. Erkki Parkkinen:

    Our intention here is clear : we want to keep Salla as it is, and our winters cold and full of snow, so, there was this crazy idea : to host the Summer Games in one of the coldest towns on the planet.

  3. Judge Comstock:

    It is my intention to release you, Mr. Duggar, with a number of contentious conditions which the court is going to find to be the least restrictive conditions necessary to ensure the safety of the community, so I need you to listen up because we're in the room, and if you can't comply with any of them, then you're going to stay right where you are. OK. First, I agree with Mr. Gelfand that I haven't heard any evidence that you're a flight risk. I'm going to impose some conditions that's going to make traveling out of here pretty hard.

  4. Angus King:

    I'm looking forward to a full recovery and to continuing my service in the Senate, and no, this does not my affect my intention to run for re-election, except my poor little prostate won't be along for the ride.

  5. Enzo Ferrari:

    I have never sold and I have no intention of doing so.


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