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

  • (..) especially since I'm petitioning the other elders to send you back. - What? - Wait, are you serious? You look tense, master. Neck rub? Even though Chris' intentions are good, his methods have put us all at risk. So he's going back. You mean abandoning me again. You did your job. (..)
    2004 TvShow: Charmed Title: I Dream of Phoebe Season: 6 Episode 15