intention
Translation
aim, purpose, plan
Examples
My intention was to help, not to cause trouble.
My intention was to help, not to cause trouble.
He is full of good intentions, but rarely acts.
He is full of good intentions, but rarely acts.
Grammar Patterns
((of -ing)) an aim or plan to do (sth.) I have no intention of leaving.
((to to-inf)) an aim or plan to do (sth.) It is my intention to travel next year.
Similar Words
Synonyms: aim, purpose, goal, plan
Etymology
From Latin 'intentionem', from the past participle of 'intendere' (to stretch out, direct).
Memory Tips
This is the noun form of the verb 'to intend'. The '-tion' suffix often indicates a noun of action or state.