intention

/in-ˈten(t)-shən/

noun

  1. what one intends to do or bring about

  2. the object for which a prayer, mass, or pious act is offered

  3. a determination to act in a certain way : resolve

intention intent purpose design aim end object objective goal mean what one intends to accomplish or attain. intention implies little more than what one has in mind to do or bring about. intent suggests clearer formulation or greater deliberateness.

idiom

  1. to plan or want to (do something) : to intend to (do something)

We have every intention of continuing with this project, whatever the cost.

idiom

  1. to not plan or want to (do something)

He said he loved her, but he actually had no intention of marrying her.