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intention

in·ten·tion

UK/ɪnˈtɛnʃn̩/ US/ˌɪˈntɛntʃʌn/ common

noun

1.

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”
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2.

(usually plural) the goal with respect to a marriage proposal

  • “his intentions are entirely honorable”
3.

an act of intending; a volition that you intend to carry out

  • “my intention changed once I saw her”

Origin

From Middle English entencioun, intention, from Old French entencion, from Latin intentiō, intentiōnem. Compare intent. Equivalent to intent + -ion.

Phrases

  • paradoxical intention
  • secondary intention
  • the road to hell is paved with good intentions

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