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   intention

   /ɪnˈtɛnʃn/

   noun

   • 1. a thing intended; an aim or plan: "she was full of good intentions" Similar aimpurposeintentobjectiveobjectgoaltargetenddesignplanschemeresolveresolutiondeterminationwishdesireambitionideadreamaspirationhope
   • ▪ the action or fact of intending: "intention is just one of the factors that will be considered" Similar deliberatenessintentionalityintentdesigncalculationpremeditationpreconceptionforethoughtplanplanningpre-planningadvance planningprearrangementmalice aforethoughtOpposite inadvertencyaccident
   • ▪ a person's plans, especially a man's, in respect to marriage: "if his intentions aren't honourable, I never want to see him again"
   • 2. the healing process of a wound.
   • 3. conceptions formed by directing the mind towards an object.

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French entencion, from Latin intentio(n-) ‘stretching, purpose’, from intendere (see intend).

   Scrabble Points: 9

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishINTENTION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   something that you want and plan to do; an aim: [ U ] I have no intention of selling this house. [ C ] He had good intentions (= He meant to be kind), but unfortunately things just didn’t work out. (Definition of intention from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Examples of intention. intention.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › intentionIntention Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   1. a. : what one intends to do or bring about. b. : the object for which a prayer, mass, or pious act is offered. 2. : a determination to act in a certain way : resolve. 3. intentions plural : purpose with respect to marriage. 4. : import, significance. 5. : a process or manner of healing of incised wounds. 6. : concept.

4. www.dictionary.com › browse › intentionINTENTION Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   noun. an act or instance of determining mentally upon some action or result. the end or object intended; purpose. Synonyms: goal. intentions, purpose or attitude toward the effect of one's actions or conduct: a bungler with good intentions. purpose or attitude with respect to marriage:

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryINTENTION | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   something that you want and plan to do; an aim: [ U ] I have no intention of selling this house. [ C ] He had good intentions (= He meant to be kind), but unfortunately things just didn’t work out. (Definition of intention from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Examples of intention. intention.

6. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › intentIntent Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   1. : a usually clearly formulated or planned intention : aim. the director's intent. 2. a. : the act or fact of intending : purpose. especially : the design or purpose to commit a wrongful or criminal act. admitted wounding him with intent. b. : the state of mind with which an act is done : volition. 3. a. : meaning, significance. b.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishINTENTION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   intention is the general word: His intention is good. intent is chiefly legal or literary: attack with intent to kill. purpose implies having a goal or determination to achieve something: Her strong sense of purpose is reflected in her studies.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › intentionIntention - definition of intention by The Free Dictionary

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   1. a purpose or goal; aim: it is his intention to reform. 2. (Law) law the resolve or design with which a person does or refrains from doing an act, a necessary ingredient of certain offences. 3.