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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But artists with a desire for riches and fame must not declare their intentions so brazenly.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Not that many of governors are hiding their intentions in their statements and proclamations.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

This time Julie played along to see what Franck's ultimate intentions were - and because "if he's talking to me he's not doing it to anyone else".

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

Newly appointed "60 Minutes" executive producer Nick Bilton said Pelley "hijacked my first meeting with staff to disparage me, my qualifications, and my intentions with remarkable incivility and contempt."

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

I think you know that I had the best intentions of checking in now and then after S.’s death to see how you and Franny were holding up.

From "Franny and Zooey" by J. D. Salinger