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intention

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ɪnˈtenʃən/

Forms: intentions

intention means: Something you plan or mean to do.

noun

PLANB1

Something you plan or mean to do.

  • My intention was to help.
  • He has no intention of leaving.
  • Did she explain her intentions?

How to use it: intention of doing something (I have no intention of selling my car.); intention to do something (She announced her intention to retire.)

Similar words: plan, intent

Common phrases: intention to leave, intention of doing something, no intention, intention to return

PURPOSEB2

The result or effect that an action is meant to achieve.

  • The intention was to reduce waste.
  • What is the intention behind this policy?
  • Despite good intentions, the changes caused more problems.

How to use it: intention behind something (The intention behind the rule is to keep everyone safe.); with the intention of doing something (They changed the layout with the intention of saving space.)

Similar words: purpose, aim, goal

Common phrases: intention behind something, good intention, with the intention

Questions about intention

What does intention mean?

Something you plan or mean to do.

What is intention in other languages?

Türkçe: niyet · Español: intención · Français: intention · Deutsch: Absicht · Italiano: intenzione · 日本語: 意図

How do you pronounce intention?

It is pronounced /ɪnˈtenʃən/.

How do you use intention in a sentence?

My intention was to help. He has no intention of leaving.

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