intention

[ɪnˈtɛnʃ(ə)n]

intention Definition

a thing that you plan to do or achieve; an aim or purpose.

Using intention: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "intention" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  My intention is to finish the project by Friday.

• Example

  I had no intention of hurting her feelings.

• Example

  What was your intention in saying that?

• Example

  The company's intention is to expand its business overseas.

intention Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for intention

• purpose
• aim
• objective
• goal
• plan

Antonyms for intention

• accident
• chance

Phrases with intention

• with the best of intentions

  with good motives, even if the result is not successful

  Example

  She tried to help, but with the best of intentions, she only made things worse.

• have no intention of doing something

  not plan to do something

  Example

  I have no intention of going to the party tonight.

• the road to hell is paved with good intentions

  people often mean well but still end up doing bad things

  Example

  He promised to help, but the road to hell is paved with good intentions.

Origins of intention

from Latin 'intentio', meaning 'a stretching out'

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Summary: intention in Brief

The term 'intention' [ɪnˈtɛnʃ(ə)n] refers to a plan or aim, often with a specific goal in mind. It can be used to express motives, such as 'I had no intention of hurting her feelings,' or to describe a company's plans, like 'The company's intention is to expand its business overseas.' The phrase 'with the best of intentions' denotes good motives, while 'have no intention of doing something' means not planning to do something.