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单词 intentions
释义

intention

noun

in·​ten·​tion in-ˈten(t)-shən How to pronounce intention (audio)
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
especially : a concept considered as the product of attention directed to an object of knowledge

Synonyms

  • aim
  • ambition
  • aspiration
  • bourne
  • bourn
  • design
  • dream
  • end
  • goal
  • idea
  • ideal
  • intent
  • mark
  • meaning
  • object
  • objective
  • plan
  • point
  • pretension
  • purpose
  • target
  • thing
See all Synonyms & Antonyms

Example Sentences

She announced her intention to run for governor. He seemed to think that I was trying to cause problems, but that was never my intention. He bought a dog with the intention of training it to attack intruders. He has good intentions, but his suggestions aren't really helpful.
Recent Examples on the Web The financial support that the event promises to offer those impacted by the killings is only half the intention. Detroit Free Press, 8 Sep. 2022 An innocent celebration for my mom's milestone 60th birthday has turned into an absurd political statement, which was not the intention. Glenn Garner, Peoplemag, 28 Aug. 2022 An innocent celebration for my mom's milestone 60th birthday has turned into an absurd political statement, which was not the intention. Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 28 Aug. 2022 The recent high inflation was the result of a confluence of shocks and wasn’t ever the intention of those new frameworks, said Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari. Nick Timiraos, WSJ, 28 Aug. 2022 To be clear, this was not the intention behind Sky Mavis, Axie Infinity’s creator. Leeor Shimron, Forbes, 13 Aug. 2022 Most likely, because that's partly the intention behind giving the IRS billions in new funding. Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2022 That was the intention behind the brand; to create a fashion brand that feels fashion-forward but doesn’t feel exclusive. Lindzi Scharf, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 July 2022 Bloom also reiterated that there is no intention to trade shortstop Xander Bogaerts or third baseman Rafael Devers despite both players having rejected contract extensions in spring training. Peter Abraham, BostonGlobe.com, 27 July 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Kids Definition

intention

noun

in·​ten·​tion in-ˈten-shən How to pronounce intention (audio)
1
: a determination to act in a particular way
She announced her intention to run for president.
2
: an aim or plan
It's his intention to win.

Medical Definition

intention

noun

in·​ten·​tion in-ˈten-chən How to pronounce intention (audio)
1
: a determination to act in a certain way
2
: a process or manner of healing of incised wounds see first intention, second intention

Legal Definition

intention

noun

in·​ten·​tion in-ˈten-chən How to pronounce intention (audio)
: something intended : intent
the intention of the testator

Note: Intent is more commonly used than intention when speaking technically especially about the criminal and tort concepts of intent (senses 1a and 1b).

intentions

noun

plural of intention
1
as in goals
something that one hopes or intends to accomplish her intention is to climb the highest peak in each of the 50 states

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • goals
  • plans
  • purposes
  • intents
  • objectives
  • ambitions
  • aims
  • ideas
  • dreams
  • objects
  • things
  • aspirations
  • ideals
  • meanings
  • targets
  • pretensions
  • designs
  • hopes
  • points
  • desires
  • wishes
  • marks
  • projects
  • ends
  • bournes
  • minds
  • bourns
  • schemes
  • plots
  • destinations
  • holy grails
  • grails
  • termini
  • nirvanas
  • terminuses

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • methods
  • means
  • ways
2
as in senses
the idea that is conveyed or intended to be conveyed to the mind by language, symbol, or action she was uncertain of the intention of his frantic gesturing

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • senses
  • meanings
  • intents
  • contents
  • significances
  • imports
  • definitions
  • connotations
  • implications
  • themes
  • messages
  • purports
  • significations
  • motives
  • denotations
  • indications
  • suggestions
  • natures
  • drifts
  • topics
  • clues
  • cues
  • spirits
  • intimations
  • stuff
  • hints
  • inklings
  • essences
  • hearts
  • questions
  • souls
  • tenors
  • subjects
  • acceptances
  • matters
  • burdens
  • essentialities
  • acceptations
  • motifs
  • kernels
  • gists
  • bottoms
  • points
  • nuclei
  • cores
  • marrows
  • piths
  • nubs
  • cruxes
  • cruces
  • quicks
  • nucleuses
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