intention Meaning & Definition
What Does Intention Mean?
Intention is used as a noun meaning what one intends to do or bring about. It is also used to mean the object for which a prayer, mass, or pious act is offered.
Word Facts for Intention
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /in-ˈten(t)-shən/ |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Synonyms | purpose, design and intent |
| Antonyms | means, method and way |
| Plural | intentions |
Intention Definition (Noun)
- what one intends to do or bring about
- the object for which a prayer, mass, or pious act is offered
- a determination to act in a certain way : resolve
- purpose with respect to marriage
- import, significance
- a process or manner of healing of incised wounds
- concept
- a concept considered as the product of attention directed to an object of knowledge
Synonyms of Intention
Antonyms of Intention
Intention in a Sentence
My intention was to marry a wealthy widow.
The intention of this legislation is to boost the economy.
It’s easy to promise anything when you have no intention of fulfilling any of it.
her intention is to climb the highest peak in each of the 50 states
she was uncertain of the intention of his frantic gesturing
Word Forms & Grammar
intention
intentions
intention (countable and uncountable, plural intentions)
intention (third-person singular simple present intentions, present participle intentioning, simple past and past participle intentioned)
Words That Rhyme With Intention
Origin of Intention
From Middle English entencioun, intention, from Old French entencion, from Latin intentiō, intentiōnem. Compare intent. Equivalent to intent + -ion.
First Known Use
14th century
How to Pronounce Intention
Intention is pronounced /in-ˈten(t)-shən/ and has 3 syllables, with the main stress on the second syllable (ten(t)).
Questions People Ask About Intention
What part of speech is intention?
Intention is a noun.
What is another word for intention?
Close synonyms of intention are purpose, design and intent. See the full list of intention synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of intention?
The opposite of intention can be expressed with words like means, method and way.
What is the plural of intention?
The plural of intention is intentions.