intention
Translation
intention, aim, purpose
Examples
He announced his intention to run for mayor.
He announced his intention to run for mayor.
I had no intention of hurting you.
I had no intention of hurting you.
The road to hell is paved with good intentions.
The road to hell is paved with good intentions.
Grammar Patterns
((of -ing / to-inf)) an aim or plan to do (sth.) He announced his intention to run for mayor.
((behind sth.)) the aim or purpose behind (sth.) What was the intention behind your question?
Similar Words
Synonyms: purpose, aim, goal, objective
Etymology
From Latin 'intentionem' (a stretching, purpose), the noun form of the verb 'intend'.
Memory Tips
What you 'intend' to do is your 'intention'. The similar forms of the verb and noun make it easy to remember.