One entry found for intention.
Main Entry: inĚtenĚtion
Function: noun 1: a determination to act in a certain way 2: an intended goal : AIM 3: a person or purpose that is especially prayed for 4: 1MEANING 3, significance synonymsINTENTION, PURPOSE, DESIGN, OBJECTIVE mean what one will try to accomplish or reach. INTENTION suggests only that one has something in mind to do <our intention to visit Alaska someday>. PURPOSE suggests a fixed determination to accomplish something <have the finding of happiness as one's purpose in life>. DESIGN suggests a carefully calculated plan <a coach with great designs for her star athlete>. OBJECTIVE stresses a definite goal and one that is within reach <our objective is to cross the river before dark>.