intention
word
/ˌɪnˈtɛntʃən/
in-TEN-shuhn
/ɪntˈɛnʃən/
in-TEN-shuhn
Definition
An intention is a plan, aim, or purpose to do something. It can also mean the idea behind an action, even if the result is different.
Usage & Nuances
Common patterns: 'have no intention of doing something', 'with the intention of', and 'good intentions'. It is slightly more formal than 'plan' and often focuses on purpose or motive, not just a future action.
Spanish: intenciónPortuguese (BR): intençãoPortuguese (PT): intençãoChinese (Simplified): 打算 - 意图Chinese (Traditional): 打算 - 意圖Hindi: इरादा - मंशाArabic: نية - قصدBengali: উদ্দেশ্য - অভিপ্রায়Russian: намерениеJapanese: 意図Vietnamese: ý định - dự địnhKorean: 의도Turkish: niyet - amaçUrdu: ارادہIndonesian: niat - maksud
Example Sentences
My intention was to help you.
basic
She spoke with the intention of calming him down.
basic
I have no intention of leaving my job.
basic
It wasn't my intention to make things awkward.
natural
Just to be clear, our intention is to solve the problem, not blame anyone.
natural
He may have good intentions, but he never listens.
natural