INTENTION: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for INTENTION?

Need another word that means the same as “intention”? Find 12 synonyms and 30 related words for “intention” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Intention” are: aim, design, intent, purpose, objective, object, goal, target, end, deliberateness, intentionality, calculation

Intention as a Noun

Definitions of "Intention" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “intention” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• A thing intended; an aim or plan.
• A person's plans, especially a man's, in respect to marriage.
• An anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions.
• The action or fact of intending.
• Conceptions formed by directing the mind towards an object.
• (usually plural) the goal with respect to a marriage proposal.
• An act of intending; a volition that you intend to carry out.
• The goal with respect to a marriage proposal.
• The healing process of a wound.

Synonyms of "Intention" as a noun (12 Words)

aim	The goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable. He took aim and fired.
calculation	A mathematical determination of the amount or number of something. Finding ways of saving money involves complicated calculations.
deliberateness	The trait of thoughtfulness in action or decision.
design	A plan or drawing produced to show the look and function or workings of a building, garment, or other object before it is made. The appearance of design in the universe.
end	The person who plays at one end of the line of scrimmage. The end of town.
goal	An instance of sending the ball into or over the goal especially as a unit of scoring in a game. He achieved his goal of becoming King of England.
intent	Intention or purpose. A real intent to cut back on social programmes.
intentionality	The fact of being deliberate or purposive.
object	A noun or noun phrase governed by an active transitive verb or by a preposition. He was dragging a large object.
objective	The objective case. The system has achieved its objective.
purpose	The quality of being determined to do or achieve something firmness of purpose. State pensions are considered as earned income for tax purposes.
target	The location of the target that is to be hit. A military target.

Usage Examples of "Intention" as a noun

• If his intentions aren't honourable, I never want to see him again.
• My intention changed once I saw her.
• She was full of good intentions.
• Intention is just one of the factors that will be considered.
• His intentions are entirely honorable.
• Good intentions are not enough.
• He announced his intention to stand for re-election.

Associations of "Intention" (30 Words)

abhor	Find repugnant. He abhorred sexism in every form.
abhorrence	Hate coupled with disgust. The thought of marrying him filled her with abhorrence.
abomination	A person who is loathsome or disgusting. Concrete abominations masquerading as hotels.
aim	Propose or intend. We should aim for free and fair competition.
anathema	A strong curse. The sergeant clutched the ruined communicator muttering anathemas.
animus	A feeling of ill will arousing active hostility. The author s animus towards her.
aversion	The act of turning yourself (or your gaze) away. My dog s pet aversion is visitors particularly males.
condemnation	An appeal to some supernatural power to inflict evil on someone or some group. He deserved nothing but condemnation.
designed	Planned or conceived in detail or for a specific purpose. Games designed for all ages.
detest	Dislike intensely. She detests politicians.
detestation	Intense dislike. Wordsworth s detestation of aristocracy.
dislike	Have or feel a dislike or distaste for. I know all his likes and dislikes.
displeasure	The feeling of being displeased or annoyed or dissatisfied with someone or something. Not for worlds would I do aught that might displeasure thee.
execration	The object of cursing or detestation; that which is execrated.
hate	Used politely to express one’s regret or embarrassment at doing something. I d hate to live there.
hatred	The emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action. His murderous hatred of his brother.
intended	Planned or meant. The intended victim escaped.
intentionality	The quality of mental states (e.g. thoughts, beliefs, desires, hopes) which consists in their being directed towards some object or state of affairs.
knowingly	With full knowledge and deliberation. Amy looked at me knowingly.
loathing	A feeling of intense dislike or disgust; hatred. The thought filled him with loathing.
objective	The objective case. An objective example.
odium	Hate coupled with disgust. He incurred widespread odium for military failures and government corruption.
opportunist	Opportunistic. Most burglaries are committed by casual opportunists.
purpose	The quality of being determined to do or achieve something firmness of purpose. The purpose of the meeting is to appoint a trustee.
purposely	With intention; in an intentional manner. She had purposely made it difficult.
reconfirm	Confirm again. You must reconfirm your flight reservations.
repellent	A compound with which fabrics are treated to repel water. The idea of eating meat is repellent to me.
spontaneous	Happening or arising without apparent external cause. The spontaneous mechanical activity of circular smooth muscle.
umbrage	A feeling of anger caused by being offended. She took umbrage at his remarks.
willful	Done by design. Willful disobedience.