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

  • (..) ( Screams ) Jesus, Trent, are you out of your fucking mind? You sabotaged my loan file. Why? It really wasn't my intention. Wrong fucking answer. ( Robert screaming, gagging ) We can do this all fucking night. I don't give a shit, all right? (..)
    2009 The Black Waters of Echo's Pond