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

  • (..) Wait. There's more. You're gonna love this. A few hours later, a little -year-old girl comes into my office... armed to the teeth, with the firm intention of sending me to the morgue. Do you know who came and got her right there in my building? The very same... Italian hit man. (..)
    1994 Léon: The Professional