Intention: meaning, definitions and examples

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intention

 

[ ษชnหˆtษ›nสƒ(ษ™)n ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

in psychology

A mental state that represents a commitment to carrying out an action or actions in the future. It is the motivation behind a specific goal-directed behavior.

Synonyms

aim, goal, purpose

Examples of usage

  • She had every intention of finishing the project on time.
  • His intention was to help, but he ended up making things worse.
Context #2 | Noun

in law

The state of mind with which an act is done; the purpose for which an act is done.

Synonyms

intent, motive, motive

Examples of usage

  • The prosecutor argued that the defendant had the intention to commit the crime.
  • It was clear that the intention behind the action was malicious.
Context #3 | Verb

formal

To have a plan or purpose to do something. To have the aim or goal of achieving something.

Synonyms

aim, plan, propose

Examples of usage

  • She intended to resign from her job after the project was completed.
  • He intended for the message to be a surprise.

Translations

Translations of the word "intention" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น intenรงรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‡เคฐเคพเคฆเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Absicht

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ niat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะฐะผั–ั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zamiar

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ„ๅ›ณ (ใ„ใจ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท intention

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ intenciรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท niyet

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์˜๋„ (ui-do)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zรกmฤ›r

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zรกmer

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ„ๅ›พ (yรฌtรบ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ namen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รกsetning

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฝะธะตั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒœแƒ–แƒ แƒแƒฎแƒ•แƒ (ganzrakhva)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ niyyษ™t

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ intenciรณn

Etymology

The word 'intention' comes from the Latin word 'intentio', meaning a stretching or purpose. It has been used in English since the late 14th century. The concept of intention has been studied extensively in psychology, philosophy, and law, highlighting its importance in understanding human behavior and motivation.

See also: intent, intentional, intentions, intently, unintentional.

Word Frequency Rank

This word ranks #1,972, placing it within important intermediate vocabulary. Learning it will significantly improve your ability to express yourself in English.