intentions

NOUN

aim, purpose

Synonyms

WEAK

acceptation animus bottom line conation design desire drift end goal heart hope idea import intendment meaning meat name of the game nature notion nub nuts and bolts object objective plan point project purport scheme score sense significance significancy signification target understanding volition will wish

NOUN

goal

Synonyms

STRONGEST

aim hope motive objective plan purpose

STRONG

animus design designation drift end impulsion object point struggle

Antonyms

STRONGEST

discouragement

Example Sentences

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He has changed the world, but done so in exactly the opposite direction from his expressed intentions.

From Salon • Jun. 21, 2026

It announced intentions to purchase Germany-based Northern Data last August.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 18, 2026

Macron made his intentions known from the start, personally greeting Zelensky at the entrance to the summit’s pristine resort grounds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 16, 2026

The direct military threat posed to Australia was not well understood by the public, the report said, adding that it was assessing Beijing's capability and not its intentions.

From Barron's • Jun. 14, 2026

There was now constant talk of government intentions, plans to meet in council, invitations to smoke the pipe.

From "The Birchbark House" by Louise Erdrich