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intention
noun
an act of intending; a volition that you intend to carry out
Quick reference
Word Facts
- Word length
- 9
- Starts with
- I
- Ends with
- N
- Contains
- NTENTIO
- Scrabble score
- 9
- Database source
- OEWN 2025 Core
How it sounds
Pronunciation
ɪnˈtɛnʃən
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Audio Pronunciation
Meaning
Definitions
noun
an act of intending; a volition that you intend to carry out
“my intention changed once I saw her”
noun
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
“his intent was to provide a new translation”
noun
(usually plural) the goal with respect to a marriage proposal
“his intentions are entirely honorable”
In context
Example Sentences
my intention changed once I saw her
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
his intentions are entirely honorable
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