intention

2 definitions • 5 examples

something that you want and plan to do:

[ + to infinitive ] It wasn't my intention to exclude her from the list - I just forgot her.

intention of I've no intention of changing my plans just to fit in with his.

good intentions He's full of good intentions, but he never does anything about them!

something that you want and plan to do; an aim:

[ U ] I have no intention of selling this house.

[ C ] He had good intentions (= He meant to be kind), but unfortunately things just didn’t work out.