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Synonyms for intention
ɪnˈtɛn ʃənin·ten·tion
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English Synonyms and Antonyms
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, tendencyAntonyms:
aimlessness, avoidance, carelessness, heedlessness, neglect, negligence, oversight, purposelessness, thoughtlessness
Princeton's WordNet
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, headingintentionnoun
(usually plural) the goal with respect to a marriage proposal
"his intentions are entirely honorable"
intentionnoun
an act of intending; a volition that you intend to carry out
"my intention changed once I saw her"
PPDB, the paraphrase database
List of paraphrases for "intention":
intent, intended, purpose, aim, 'intention, faith, intend, desire, intentions, objective, willingness, goal, plan, attempt, wish
Words popularity by usage frequency
ranking | word | |
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#61 | use | |
#245 | design | |
#317 | end | |
#480 | plan | |
#834 | mark | |
#853 | function | |
#958 | figure | |
#1089 | wish | |
#1093 | role | |
#1150 | object | |
#1258 | purpose | |
#1584 | target | |
#1896 | goal | |
#2181 | spirit | |
#2193 | intended | |
#2241 | faith | |
#2357 | pattern | |
#2751 | aim | |
#3056 | attempt | |
#3381 | objective | |
#3936 | innovation | |
#4015 | desire | |
#4123 | determination | |
#5534 | intent | |
#5917 | heading | |
#5920 | bearing | |
#6425 | designing | |
#7155 | invention | |
#7295 | intention | |
#8834 | intend | |
#10789 | tendency | |
#11939 | intentions | |
#12211 | conception | |
#12232 | willingness | |
#16219 | endeavor | |
#16458 | blueprint | |
#23687 | inclination | |
#24319 | aspiration | |
#45028 | purport |
How to use intention in a sentence?
Our intention creates our reality.
I have offered countless handshakes, hugs, expressions of affection, support and comfort. And not once — never — did I believe I acted inappropriately, if it is suggested I did so, I will listen respectfully. But it was never my intention.
It was not my intention and never will be my intention to go into any discrimination, if somebody feels hurt, then I regret and present apologies.
Listen, I will let Donald speak for himself. I can say I have no intention of shooting anybody in this campaign.
A good intention but fixed and resolute - bent on high and holy ends, we shall find means to them on every side and at every moment; and even obstacles and opposition will but make us "like the fabled specter-ships," which sail the fastest in the very teeth of the wind.
Translations for intention
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- قَصْدArabic
- ниәтBashkir
- intencióCatalan, Valencian
- úmysl, záměrCzech
- AbsichtGerman
- πρόθεσηGreek
- intencoEsperanto
- intenciónSpanish
- asmoBasque
- منظور, قصدPersian
- aieFinnish
- ætlan, ættingur, ætlingFaroese
- intentionFrench
- rùn, dùilScottish Gaelic
- כַּווָּנָהHebrew
- इरादाHindi
- szándékHungarian
- niatIndonesian
- intenzioneItalian
- מַטָרָהHebrew
- 意図Japanese
- مهبهس, نیازKurdish
- opzet, voornemen, bedoelingDutch
- intencjaPolish
- intençãoPortuguese
- intențieRomanian
- намерение, замыселRussian
- syfte, avsiktSwedish
- nia, azma, gharadhiSwahili
- намірUkrainian
- ارادہUrdu
- 意向Chinese
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