intentions
word · lemma: intention
/ˌɪnˈtɛntʃənz/
in-TEN-shuhnz
/ɪntˈɛnʃənz/
in-TEN-shuhnz
Definition
Intentions are the plans, aims, or purposes behind what someone wants to do. They describe what a person means or hopes to do, even if the action does not happen yet.
Usage & Nuances
Often used in phrases like 'good intentions', 'bad intentions', and 'with the intention of'. It refers to what someone meant to do, not necessarily what they actually did. Commonly used when judging motives or explaining plans.
Spanish: intencionesPortuguese (BR): intençõesPortuguese (PT): intençõesChinese (Simplified): 意图 - 打算Chinese (Traditional): 意圖 - 打算Hindi: इरादे - मंशाArabic: نوايا - مقاصدBengali: উদ্দেশ্য - অভিপ্রায়Russian: намеренияJapanese: 意図Vietnamese: ý định - dự địnhKorean: 의도Turkish: niyetler - amaçlarUrdu: ارادے - نیتیںIndonesian: niat - maksud
Example Sentences
Her intentions were honest from the start.
basic
I don't know his intentions yet.
basic
They shared their intentions with the team.
basic
I know your intentions are good, but this plan won't work.
natural
He came in with clear intentions to change the system.
natural
Good intentions don't always lead to good results.
natural