intentions

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aim, purpose n.
goal n.

NOUN

aim, purpose

Synonyms

WEAK

acceptation animus bottom line conation design desire drift end goal heart hope idea import intendment meaning meat name of the game nature notion nub nuts and bolts object objective plan point project purport scheme score sense significance significancy signification target understanding volition will wish

NOUN

goal

Synonyms

STRONGEST

aim hope motive objective plan purpose

STRONG

animus design designation drift end impulsion object point struggle

Antonyms

STRONGEST

discouragement

Example Sentences

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intentions

His intentions are not to land a joke in between the lines of these structures.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 15, 2026

When BBC Sport asked about his intentions via Fifa, no comment was provided.

From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2026

I have experienced something similar, although with good intentions.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 12, 2026

Using Artex for cyberattacks was "entirely contrary to" the developer's intentions, they added, without referring directly to the alleged South Korean cases.

From Barron's ● Oct. 9, 2026

“You don’t get to explain your intentions, and sometimes the general public misses your true artistry.”

From "City Spies" by James Ponti

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