Associations to the word «Intention»

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

Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe. Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.
Aldous Huxley