Associations to the word «Intention»

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.

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".