Words Like INTENTION

We have put together a list of words that are similar to INTENTION.

13 Alternative Words Similar to intention

1 Purpose Noun      Synonym Words Like Purpose
2 Intent Noun      Synonym Words Like Intent
3 Aim Noun      Synonym Words Like Aim
4 Design Noun      Synonym Words Like Design
5 End Noun      Synonym Words Like End
6 Goal Noun      Synonym Words Like Goal
7 Volition Noun      Synonym Words Like Volition
8 Willing Noun      Synonym Words Like Willing
9 Earnestness Noun      Synonym Words Like Earnestness
10 Idea Noun      Hyponym Words Like Idea
11 Will Noun      Hyponym Words Like Will
12 Mind Noun      Hyponym Words Like Mind
13 View Noun      Hyponym Words Like View

4 examples of intention

1 an intention to go to New York
2 good intentions are not enough
3 he made no secret of his designs
4 it was created with the conscious aim of answering immediate needs

10 definitions of intention

1 A stretching or bending of the mind toward an object; closeness of application; fixedness of attention; earnestness.
2 A determination to act in a certain way or to do a certain thing; purpose; design.
3 The object toward which the thoughts are directed; end; aim.
4 The state of being strained. See Intension.
5 Any mental apprehension of an object.
6 an act of intending; a volition that you intend to carry out
7 (usually plural) the goal with respect to a marriage proposal
8 an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
9 A course of action that one intends to follow.
10 An aim that guides action; an objective.
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