Intention

Pronunciation: /ˌɪnˈtɛntʃən/

Intention (noun)

  1. a plan or aim you have in your mind to do something
  2. the purpose or reason behind doing something

Examples

  • She has the intention to travel next year.
  • His intention is to finish the project by Friday.

Common collocations: clear intention, express an intention, announce an intention, good intention, hidden intention

Synonyms of Intention

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Intention

  • When discussing events that happen without planning.