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Meaning of intention

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

intention

Pronunciation:/ɪnˈtɛnʃən/

noun

Definitions

  1. The goal or purpose behind a specific action or set of actions.

    Example: It’s easy to promise anything when you have no intention of fulfilling any of it.

  2. Tension; straining, stretching.

  3. A stretching or bending of the mind toward an object or a purpose (an intent); closeness of application; fixedness of attention; earnestness.

  4. The object toward which the thoughts are directed; end; aim.

verb

Definitions

  1. Intend