INTENTION as NOUN

  1. Meaning
    • an act of intending
    • a volition that you intend to carry out
    Usage Example(s)
    • my intention changed once I saw her
    Hypernyms(s) intention is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)
  2. Meaning
    • an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • 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 d
    Hypernyms(s) intention is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  3. Meaning
    • (usually plural) the goal with respect to a marriage proposal
    Usage Example(s)
    • his intentions are entirely honorable
    Hypernyms(s) intention is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower