intention
gb/ɪntˈɛnʃən/ us/ɪntˈɛnʃən/
B1
English
~ 1600
szándék
NOUN
B1
1
szándék
B1
Usage pattern:
[someone]'s intention to [do something]
Her intention was to finish the project by Friday.
Az volt a szándéka, hogy péntekig befejezze a projektet.
He made his intentions clear during the meeting.
Világossá tette a szándékait a megbeszélésen.
They went there with the intention of helping.
I have no intention of selling my house.
The policy's main intention is to reduce waste.
Learner examples
I have no intention to lie.
Nem áll szándékomban hazudni.
Her intention is to study in Canada.
Az a szándéka, hogy Kanadában tanuljon.
He told us his intention to leave early.
Their intention is to start a new shop.
My intention is to help my friend.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'intention' (a plan or aim) with 'attention' (focus or notice).
Meaning
plan or aim to act
Collocations
good intention
|clear intention
|state an intention
|have the intention
|express an intention
Synonyms
aim (Slightly more general; can be used for both concrete and abstract goals.)
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purpose (Often implies a deeper reason or motivation behind an action.)
Antonyms
accident (Refers to something happening without planning or intention.)
Themes
daily life
|emotions
|planning
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Something you want or plan to do.
A thing that you plan or intend to do; an aim or purpose.
Grammar
Dictionary form
intention
IPA
GB/ɪntˈɛnʃən/
US/ɪntˈɛnʃən/
Syllables & stress
in - ten - tion (3 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ten)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: intention
- Plural: intention, intentions
Word family
Forms
intentions
noun
Core family
Negative and opposite forms
unintentional
adjective
unintentionally
adverb
Advanced or less common
intentionality
noun
Expressions
good intentions
1/ɡˈʊd ɪntˈɛnʃənz/
fixed phrase
plans meant to be kind/helpful
Plans or aims that are meant to be kind or helpful, even if they do not succeed.
Examples
- She had good intentions when she offered advice, but it upset him.
- Good intentions alone are not enough to solve the problem.
have no intention of
1/hˈæv nˈoʊ ɪntˈɛnʃən əv/
fixed phrase
not plan or aim to do something
To not plan or want to do something.
Examples
- I have no intention of apologizing for telling the truth.
- They have no intention of moving abroad.
with the intention of
1/wˈɪθ ðə ɪntˈɛnʃən əv/
fixed phrase
doing something with a specific aim
Doing something because you want a certain result.
Examples
- He joined the club with the intention of making new friends.
- She spoke with the intention of helping, not hurting.