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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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Irwin also sees opportunities in China, with recent improvements in the Purchasing Managers’ Index, surveys of hiring intentions and other data points signaling a slight upturn in what has been a multiyear economic rout.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

The result was a mix of good intentions, and thoughts and prayers.

From Slate • May 6, 2026

More than ever there is a strong risk of misperception and miscalculation of intentions and consequences.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

At least we cannot claim the president is dishonest about his intentions.

From Salon • May 3, 2026

Rather he meant that, whatever their intentions, the new sciences had undermined credulous belief.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton