Click any word in a definition or example to find the entry for that word
90% of the time, speakers of English use just 7,500 words in speech and writing. These words appear in red, and are graded with stars. One-star words are frequent, two-star words are more frequent, and three-star words are the most frequent.
Thesaurus
The thesaurus of synonyms and related words is fully integrated into the dictionary entries. Click on the T button in an entry to review the synonyms and related words for that meaning.
more
/ɪnˈtenʃ(ə)n/ 
| singular | intention |
| plural | intentions |
What is your intention?
Megan suddenly announced her intention of selling the house.
We have no intention of giving up.
No one goes to college with the intention of failing.
I had every intention of phoning her this morning, but I just didn't get a chance.
It wasn't my intention to upset you.
You may be full of good intentions but not everyone will share your enthusiasm.
I know you had the best of intentions, but you should have consulted me first.
It was never our intention that people should suffer as a result of these cuts in spending.
Collocations: intention This is the British English definition of intention. View American English definition of intention.
Change your default dictionary and thesaurus to American English.
|
|
a news article that consists of a chart … and only has a small amount of text
BuzzWord ArticleBlog
A must for anyone with an interest in the changing face of language. The Macmillan Dictionary blog explores English as it is spoken around the world today.
global English and language change from our blog
|
|
