intention

in·ten·tion  (n-tnshn)

n.

1. A course of action that one intends to follow.

2.

a. An aim that guides action; an objective.

b. intentions Purpose with respect to marriage: honorable intentions.

3. Medicine The process by which or the manner in which a wound heals.

4. Archaic Import; meaning.

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[Middle English entencioun, from Old French intention, from Latin intenti, intentin-, from intentus, intent, from past participle of intendere, to direct attention; see intend.]

Synonyms: intention, intent, purpose, goal, end, aim, object, objective
These nouns refer to what one plans to do or achieve. Intention simply signifies a course of action that one proposes to follow: It is my intention to take a vacation next month.
Intent more strongly implies deliberateness: The executor complied with the testator's intent.
Purpose strengthens the idea of resolution or determination: "His purpose was to discover how long these guests intended to stay" Joseph Conrad.
Goal may suggest an idealistic or long-term purpose: The college's goal was to raise ten million dollars for a new library.
End suggests a long-range goal: The candidate wanted to win and pursued every means to achieve that end.
Aim stresses the direction one's efforts take in pursuit of an end: The aim of most students is to graduate.
An object is an end that one tries to carry out: The object of chess is to capture your opponent's king.
Objective often implies that the end or goal can be reached: The report outlines the committee's objectives.

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intention

Noun

something intended; a plan, idea, or purpose: he had no intention of resigning

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	intention - an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions; "his intent was to provide a new translation"; "good intentions are not enough"; "it was created with the conscious aim of answering immediate needs"; "he made no secret of his designs" aim, intent, purpose, design goal, end - the state of affairs that a plan is intended to achieve and that (when achieved) terminates behavior intended to achieve it; "the ends justify the means" idea, mind - your intention; what you intend to do; "he had in mind to see his old teacher"; "the idea of the game is to capture all the pieces" cross-purpose - a contrary aim; "at cross-purposes" final cause - (philosophy) the end or purpose of a thing or process sake - the purpose of achieving or obtaining; "for the sake of argument" view - purpose; the phrase `with a view to' means `with the intention of' or `for the purpose of'; "he took the computer with a view to pawning it" will - a fixed and persistent intent or purpose; "where there's a will there's a way"
	2.	intention - (usually plural) the goal with respect to a marriage proposal; "his intentions are entirely honorable" goal, end - the state of affairs that a plan is intended to achieve and that (when achieved) terminates behavior intended to achieve it; "the ends justify the means" plural, plural form - the form of a word that is used to denote more than one
	3.	intention - an act of intending; a volition that you intend to carry out; "my intention changed once I saw her" willing, volition - the act of making a choice; "followed my father of my own volition"

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intention

noun aim, plan, idea, goal, end, design, target, wish, scheme, purpose, object, objective, determination, intent

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An aim or design (as distinct from capability) to execute a specified course of action.

Translations

intention [ɪnˈtɛnʃən] n → intención f; propósito

intention [ɪnˈtɛnʃən] n → intention f

intention [ɪnˈtɛnʃən] n → Absicht f

intention [ɪnˈtɛnʃən] n → intenzione f