Intention meaning

What does “intention” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“intention” is a noun with 3 meanings. Its most common meaning is: an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions.

intention

noun

  1. an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

    “his intent was to provide a new translation”

    “good intentions are not enough”

  2. (usually plural) the goal with respect to a marriage proposal

    “his intentions are entirely honorable”

  3. an act of intending; a volition that you intend to carry out

    “my intention changed once I saw her”

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University