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INTENTION

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Intention.

How to pronounce intention:

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Intention - as a noun

An anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

Example: "His intent was to provide a new translation"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
aimdesignintentpurpose
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
endgoal
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

(usually plural) the goal with respect to a marriage proposal

Example: "His intentions are entirely honorable"

An act of intending; a volition that you intend to carry out

Example: "My intention changed once i saw her"

Intention - as a verb

Intend

Example Sentences

"I had no intention of hurting her feelings."
"His intention was to study law, but he ended up becoming a doctor."
"She acted with the intention of winning the competition."
"Their intention is to start a new business together."
"He had good intentions, but his actions caused more harm than good."
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Word Game Points

Is INTENTION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, intention is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

INTENTION has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is INTENTION a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, intention is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
INTENTION has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is INTENTION a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, intention is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
INTENTION has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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