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

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intentions

For some, Rui Pinto is a criminal hacker who stole information with sinister intentions.

From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2026

When communicating online with a “friend,” it can be tricky to confirm their identity and intentions.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 25, 2026

He looked sideways at CEOs’ request for industry regulation, saying that the move might be a “Trojan Horse” masking their true intentions.

From Salon ● Sep. 20, 2026

Those who work on safety often focus on “alignment,” the practice of making sure an AI system’s behavior matches human intentions.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026

Despite her noble intentions, she could not see any way she could succeed on her own.

From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull