intention
gb/ɪntˈɛnʃən/ us/ɪntˈɛnʃən/
B1
Inglés
~ 1600
Acepciones
0 acepciones
Sustantivo
B1
entity
1
plan or aim to act
Something you want or plan to do.
Patrón de uso:
[someone]'s intention to [do something]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'intention' (a plan or aim) with 'attention' (focus or notice).
Sinónimos
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.)
Antónimos
accident (Refers to something happening without planning or intention.)
Colocaciones
good intention
|clear intention
|state an intention
|have the intention
|express an intention
Temas
daily life
|emotions
|planning
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- Her intention was to finish the project by Friday.
- He made his intentions clear during the meeting.
- 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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- I have no intention to lie.
- Her intention is to study in Canada.
- He told us his intention to leave early.
- Their intention is to start a new shop.
- My intention is to help my friend.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
intention
AFI
GB/ɪntˈɛnʃən/
US/ɪntˈɛnʃən/
Sílabas y acento
in - ten - tion (3 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ten)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: intention
- Plural: intention, intentions
Familia de palabras
Forms
intentions
noun
Core family
Negative and opposite forms
unintentional
adjective
unintentionally
adverb
Advanced or less common
intentionality
noun
Expresiones
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.
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos
- He joined the club with the intention of making new friends.
- She spoke with the intention of helping, not hurting.