intentions

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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"When we attribute qualities, intentions or feelings to other people, our brain shapes our experience of the world in line with established expectations," says Stänicke.

From Science Daily • Jul. 1, 2026

"One of my intentions is to get it in the national archive."

From BBC • Jun. 28, 2026

Burnham, who stepped down as mayor of Greater Manchester ahead of his parliamentary by-election victory last week, has been fairly vague regarding his economic intentions should he become premier.

From Barron's • Jun. 23, 2026

But, despite those good intentions, he does lock Rhaenyra in her chambers so he can fly off into battle where he’s ultimately killed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 22, 2026

Mind-reading allows us to adjust and update our perceptions of the intentions of others.

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell