Synonyms for intention
ɪnˈtɛn ʃən

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1. purpose, intent, intention, aim, design(noun)

   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. intention(noun)

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

   "his intentions are entirely honorable"

   Synonyms:
   purpose, design, aim, intent

3. intention(noun)

   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. 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

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1. intention(n.)

   Synonyms:
   design, purpose, INTENT

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1. intention(n)

   Synonyms:
   design, plan, purpose, aim

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1. List of paraphrases for "intention":

   intent, intended, purpose, aim, 'intention, faith, intend, desire, intentions, objective, willingness, goal, plan, attempt, wish

How to pronounce intention?

Alex

US English

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British

Karen

Australian

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Indian

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How to use intention in a sentence?

1. Anuj Somany:

   A person who has got often money in mind does find convenience to use the term CHEQUE in thoughts or definition and even correlating it with the intention of the invisible God.

2. Deepak123hr:

   A self check in is a way to know and manage awareness, attention and Intention.

3. Klaus Spielkamp:

   They have almost 20% and they could gather enough shares to block (the acquisition), but I don't think it is in their interest to do so, they have no intention of buying the company. They want to increase the price, but if Alfa decides not to go ahead, they have a lot to lose. You can only pressure up to a certain point. It is now a poker game.

4. Laura Jaworski:

   Your every word, your every thought, your every intention is a gift to the world.

5. Scott Bookstein:

   My client never had any desire or intention of harming the Pope, any dignitaries, law enforcement personnel or any other individual, according to the allegations against him, ... Mr. Cannella's misconduct was unlawfully entering a restricted area of JFK airport by following a motorcade and flashing a badge.

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