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Definition of Intention
1. Noun. An anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions. "He made no secret of his designs"
Generic synonyms: End, Goal
Specialized synonyms: Idea, Mind, Cross-purpose, Final Cause, Sake, View, Will
Derivative terms: Aim, Design, Design, Design, Intend, Purpose
2. Noun. (usually plural) the goal with respect to a marriage proposal. "His intentions are entirely honorable"
3. Noun. An act of intending; a volition that you intend to carry out. "My intention changed once I saw her"
Definition of Intention
1. n. A stretching or bending of the mind toward an object; closeness of application; fixedness of attention; earnestness.
Definition of Intention
1. Noun. A course of action that a person intends to follow. ¹
2. Noun. The goal or purpose behind a specific action or set of actions ¹
3. Noun. (obsolete) Tension; straining, stretching. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Intention
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Medical Definition of Intention
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1. A stretching or bending of the mind toward of the mind toward an object; closeness of application; fixedness of attention; earnestness. "Intention is when the mind, with great earnestness, and of choice, fixes its view on any idea." (Locke)
2. A determination to act in a certain way or to do a certain thing; purpose; design; as, an intention to go to new York. "Hell is paved with good intentions." (Johnson)
3. The object toward which the thoughts are directed; end; aim. "In [chronical distempers], the principal intention is to restore the tone of the solid parts." (Arbuthnot)
4. The state of being strained. See Intension.
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Lexicographical Neighbors of Intention
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