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January 09, 2019 Word of the Day

intention /ɪnˈtɛnʃən/ noun
intention
/ɪnˈtɛnʃən/
noun

plural intentions

The notes show that the person has the intention to relax more.
The notes show that the person has the intention to relax more.
Definition of INTENTION

[count]

: the thing that you plan to do or achieve : an aim or purpose

  • She announced her intention to run for governor.

  • He seemed to think that I was trying to cause problems, but that was never my intention.

  • He said he loved her, but he actually had no intention of marrying her. [=he did not intend to marry her]

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