intention

Definition

  • noun: the thing that you plan to do or achieve
  • noun: a determination to act in a certain way
  • synonyms: aim, purport, meaning

Examples

  • We 'have every intention of' continuing with this project [=we intend to continue with this project], whatever the cost.

  • He said he loved her, but he actually 'had no intention of' marrying her. [=he did not intend to marry her]

  • He seemed to think that I was trying to cause problems, but that was never my 'intention'.

Movie quotes

  • (..) makes you stronger. - I’m going to turn you over to the Jedi Council. - Of course. You should But you’re not sure of their intentions, are you? I will quickly discover the truth of all this. You have great wisdom, Anakin. Know the power of the dark side. Power to save Padmé. - (..)
    2005 Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith
  • (..) and we have begun our attack. WINDU: Thank you, Commander Anakin, deliver this report to the chancellor. His reaction will give us a clue to his intentions. Yes, Master. I sense a plot to destroy the Jedi. The dark side of the Force surrounds the chancellor. (..)
    2005 Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith