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| in·ten·tion [ in ténsh'n ] |
noun (plural in·ten·tions) |
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1. aim or objective: something that somebody plans to do
 State your intentions.
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2. quality of purposefulness: the quality or state of having a purpose in mind
 She acted without intention.
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plural noun in·ten·tions |
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somebody's marriage plans: somebody's plans with respect to marriage
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dated
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| [14th century. Via French< Latin intention-< intendere (see intend)] |