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?

I have no intention of quitting.

I have no intention of quitting.

((have)) good/bad intentions to have a kind/unkind purpose He has good intentions.

intention ((of -ing)) a plan to do something I have no intention of leaving.

intention ((to-inf)) an aim or plan to do something It was her intention to help.

Synonyms: purpose, aim, goal, objective

From Latin 'intentio' (a stretching out, purpose), from the past participle of 'intendere'.

This is the noun form of the verb 'to intend'. Your 'intention' is what you 'intend' to do.

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