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Meaning of 'intention'
Meaning of 'intention' (Webster Dictionary)
1. Intention 
[ n.]
- A stretching or bending of the mind toward of the mind
toward an object; closeness of application; fixedness of attention;
earnestness. [ n.]- A determination to act in a certain way or to do a certain thing; purpose; design; as, an intention to go to New York.
- The object toward which the thoughts are directed; end; aim.
- The state of being strained. See Intension.
- Any mental apprehension of an object.
Meaning of 'intention' (Princeton's WordNet)
1. intention [ n]
[ n]Meaning (1):
- an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
- an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
Example in sentence:
- good intentions are not enough;
- he made no secret of his designs;
- his intent was to provide a new translation;
- it was created with the conscious aim of answering immediate needs
Meaning (2):
- (usually plural) the goal with respect to a marriage proposal
- (usually plural) the goal with respect to a marriage proposal
Example in sentence:
- his intentions are entirely honorable
Meaning (3):
- an act of intending; a volition that you intend to carry out
- an act of intending; a volition that you intend to carry out
Example in sentence:
- my intention changed once I saw her
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