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/ɪnˈtenʃ(ə)n/ 
| singular | intention |
| plural | intentions |
- a plan in your mind to do something
What is your intention?
intention of doing something:Megan suddenly announced her intention of selling the house.
have no intention of doing something:We have no intention of giving up.
with the intention of doing something:No one goes to college with the intention of failing.
have every intention of doing something (=really intend to do it):I had every intention of phoning her this morning, but I just didn’t get a chance.
intention to do something:It wasn’t my intention to upset you.
good/bad intentions (=plans to do something good/bad):You may be full of good intentions but not everyone will share your enthusiasm.
the best (of) intentions:I know you had the best of intentions, but you should have consulted me first.
intention that:It was never our intention that people should suffer as a result of these cuts in spending.
Collocations: intention
▪ announce, confirm, declare, express, have, indicate, state
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