intention

Definition

A course of action that a person intends to follow.

Etymology

From Middle English entencioun, intention, from Old French entencion, from Latin intentiō, intentiōnem. Compare intent. Equivalent to intent + -ion.

Example Sentences

• "My intention was to marry a wealthy widow."
• "It’s easy to promise anything when you have no intention of fulfilling any of it."
• "a. 1784, attributed to Samuel Johnson Hell is paved with good intentions."

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