intention

Nouns

  • (n) 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
    aim, intent, purpose, design,
  • (n) (usually plural) the goal with respect to a marriage proposal
    • his intentions are entirely honorable
  • (n) an act of intending; a volition that you intend to carry out
    • my intention changed once I saw her

Synonyms

aim intent purpose design

Words of close approximity

intentional intentionality intentionally