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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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There’s a tension between the update’s good intentions and the tendency of musical comedy to traffic in amusing caricatures.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

The company said it has informed Cuban authorities of its intentions.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

They initially denied that was the case, and claimed they had been on a family holiday, but the court heard messages and photographs on their phones made their intentions clear.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

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

From Salon • May 15, 2026

I think you know that I had the best intentions of checking in now and then after S.’s death to see how you and Franny were holding up.

From "Franny and Zooey" by J. D. Salinger