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English noun: intention | |||
| 1. | intention (cognition) an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions | ||
| Samples | 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 designs. | ||
| Synonyms | aim, design, intent, purpose | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | end, goal | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | cross-purpose, final cause, idea, mind, sake, view, will | ||
| 2. | intention (cognition) (usually plural) the goal with respect to a marriage proposal | ||
| Samples | His intentions are entirely honorable. | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | end, goal | ||
| Domain usage | plural, plural form | ||
| 3. | intention (act) an act of intending; a volition that you intend to carry out | ||
| Samples | My intention changed once I saw her. | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | volition, willing | ||
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