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- Dictionaryin·ten·tion/inˈten(t)SHən/
noun
- 1. a thing intended; an aim or plan: "she was full of good intentions" Similar
- 2. the healing process of a wound.
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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.
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.
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:
Your goal, purpose, or aim is your intention. It's something you mean to do, whether you pull it off or not. You may have the best intention of cooking an incredible meal, but if you leave the burner on and burn the house down, you will not be remembered as an excellent chef.
The meaning of INTENT is a usually clearly formulated or planned intention : aim. How to use intent in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Intent.
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.
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.
Intention simply signifies a course of action that one proposes to follow: It is my intention to work for a year and then go back to school. Intent more strongly implies deliberateness: The executor complied with the testator's intent.
the road to hell is paved with good intentions. (saying) it is not enough to intend to do good things; you must actually do them. Definition of intention noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Intention and intent are synonyms, but with a subtle difference. Intention implies a general desire or plan to accomplish something, while intent is a little stronger, indicating a firm resolve to get it done. Intent can be used as a noun or adjective.
