intention

Betekenis (Engels)

Noun

1. (countable, uncountable) A course of action that a person intends to follow.
2. (countable, uncountable) The goal or purpose.
3. (countable, obsolete, uncountable) Tension; straining, stretching.
4. (countable, obsolete, uncountable) A stretching or bending of the mind toward an object or a purpose (an intent); closeness of application; fixedness of attention; earnestness.
5. (countable, obsolete, uncountable) The object toward which the thoughts are directed; end; aim.
6. (countable, obsolete, uncountable) Any mental apprehension of an object.
7. (countable, uncountable) The process of the healing of a wound.

Verb

To intend.

Sinonieme

purpose

aim

plan

design

meaning

intent

thought

💭

will

idea

💡

goal

objective

wish

mind

desire

object

determination

motive

scheme

sense

project

inclination

purport

heart

❤️

target

significance

deliberateness

decision

end

🔚

dream

😴💭

aspiration

spirit

resolution

resolve

opinion

premeditation

volition

voluntariness

destination

soul

sentiment

butt

counsel

readiness

animus

fervor

attention

expectation

consideration

motif

scope

Vertalings

intention

Absicht

intenzione

intenção

intención

dessein

but

Vorhaben

bedoeling

voornemen

Plan

proposito

scopo

doel

Zweck

Uitgespreek as (IPA)

/ɪnˈtɛnʃən/

Etimologie (Engels)

Geërf van Middle English: entencioun

In summary

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

Sinne

I'm never more aware of a room's acoustics than when I'm trying to enjoy a snack I have no intention of sharing .