noun

intentions

intentions, aims, purposes

He has good intentions.

He has good intentions.

What are your intentions for the future?

What are your intentions for the future?

((sb.'s)) intentions (sb.'s) aims or plans He has good intentions.

Synonyms: aims, purposes, goals; Antonyms: accidents

From Latin 'intendere' (to stretch out, aim), from 'in-' (towards) + 'tendere' (to stretch).

Think of 'in-tension' – the mental tension or focus you have towards a goal.

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