Intention Definition & Meaning
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"
- (usually plural) the goal with respect to a marriage proposal; "his intentions are entirely honorable"
- an act of intending; a volition that you intend to carry out; "my intention changed once I saw her"
"Intention" in song lyrics
See how intention is used in real songs:
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"Rock em, sock em, my only intention"
Aceyalone — Serve & Protect -
"Crash! That's my intention"
Aceyalone — Serve & Protect -
"My name's intention"
Aesop Rock — Dryspell
Words that rhyme with intention
Usage tips for "intention"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "intention" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for intention to find words that pair well.
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- What does intention mean?
- 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" (usually plural) the goal with respect to a marriage proposal; "his intentions are entirely honorable" an act of intending; a volition that you intend to carry out; "my intention changed once I saw her"
- What part of speech is intention?
- Intention is a noun.
- How many definitions does intention have?
- Intention has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).