Ingles

intention

gb/ɪntˈɛnʃən/ us/ɪntˈɛnʃən/
B1 Ingles
~ 1600
Mga kahulugan
0 kahulugan
Pangngalan B1 entity
1

plan or aim to act

Something you want or plan to do.

Padron ng paggamit: [someone]'s intention to [do something]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners sometimes confuse 'intention' (a plan or aim) with 'attention' (focus or notice).
Mga kasingkahulugan
aim (Slightly more general; can be used for both concrete and abstract goals.) | purpose (Often implies a deeper reason or motivation behind an action.)
Mga kasalungat
accident (Refers to something happening without planning or intention.)
Mga kolokasyon
good intention |clear intention |state an intention |have the intention |express an intention
Mga tema
daily life |emotions |planning |core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
  • 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • 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.
Gramatika
Anyo sa diksyunaryo
intention
IPA
GB/ɪntˈɛnʃən/
US/ɪntˈɛnʃən/
Mga pantig at diin
in - ten - tion (3 pantig)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ten)
Mga anyo ng salita
Noun
  • Base: intention
  • Plural: intention, intentions
Mga kaugnay na salita
Forms
intentions noun
Core family
intend verb B1 intentional adjective B2 intentionally adverb B2
Related words
intent noun B2 intently adverb B1
Negative and opposite forms
unintentional adjective unintentionally adverb
Advanced or less common
intentionality noun
Mga ekspresyon

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.

Mga Halimbawa
  • 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.

Mga Halimbawa
  • 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.

Mga Halimbawa
  • He joined the club with the intention of making new friends.
  • She spoke with the intention of helping, not hurting.

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