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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Textualism insists that lawmakers’ intentions when writing legislation don’t matter—the only thing that matters are the words that end up on the page.

From Slate • May 13, 2026

The country’s monetary history weighs heavily on the present, regardless of Mr. Milei’s best intentions.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

The appointments of Brown and Baroness Harman signal the prime minister's intentions to refresh his government.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

For him, O’Neill is not overly dogmatic or politically compromised, and could be an effective director with the best intentions, who understands the necessity of trusting the scientific process.

From Salon • May 7, 2026

“So, son, can you decode this thing? So far, our top cryptographers, all of whom are assembled here, haven’t been able to. What are the hostiles’ intentions?

From "The Smartest Kid in the Universe" by Chris Grabenstein