Associations to the word «Intention»
Noun
Adjective
- Deliberate
- Benevolent
- Declared
- Hostile
- Misunderstood
- Thwarted
- Murderous
- Intentional
- Malicious
- Contrary
- Sincere
- Expressed
- Evident
- Suspicious
- Forthwith
- Peaceful
- Stated
- Professed
- Subjective
- Informed
- Cruel
- Behavioral
- Desirous
- Entertained
- Grievous
- Contractual
- Reasoned
- Revealing
- Manifest
- Overt
- Explicit
- Turnover
- Sinister
- Conscious
- Conquering
- Pious
Verb
Adverb
Wiktionary
INTENTION, noun. A course of action that a person intends to follow.
INTENTION, noun. The goal or purpose behind a specific action or set of actions.
INTENTION, noun. (obsolete) Tension; straining, stretching.
INTENTION, noun. A stretching or bending of the mind toward an object; closeness of application; fixedness of attention; earnestness.
INTENTION, noun. (obsolete) The object toward which the thoughts are directed; end; aim.
INTENTION, noun. (obsolete) Any mental apprehension of an object.
INTENTION, noun. (medicine) The process of the healing of a wound.
Dictionary definition
INTENTION, noun. An anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions; "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".
INTENTION, noun. (usually plural) the goal with respect to a marriage proposal; "his intentions are entirely honorable".
INTENTION, noun. An act of intending; a volition that you intend to carry out; "my intention changed once I saw her".
Wise words
Since a politician never believes what he says, he is quite
surprised to be taken at his word.