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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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But while they undoubtedly have good intentions, their focus is misplaced.

From Salon • May 15, 2026

Textualism insists that lawmakers’ intentions when writing legislation don’t matter—the only thing that matters are the words that end up on the page.

From Slate • May 13, 2026

Equally, his intentions could hardly have been clearer.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

Government, too, should be judged by results, not intentions.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

“I have a surprise for you,” he said before she could kiss him and undermine his good intentions.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor