intention

• Substantiv, das einen Plan, ein Ziel oder eine Absicht bezeichnet, die Handlungen oder Gedanken leitet.

A noun referring to a plan, aim, or purpose that guides a person's actions or thoughts.

1. Plan or aimB1formal

   A plan or purpose that guides one's actions.

   Absicht

   • She announced her intention to run for office.
   • His intention was to help, not to criticize.
   • They had no intention of staying long.

   Synonymeaimdesignendgoalobjectiveplanpurposetarget

2. Meaning or significanceB2formal

   The underlying meaning or purpose behind an action or statement.

   Bedeutung oder Sinn

   • The intention of the law is to protect consumers.
   • He misunderstood her intention when she offered advice.
   • The artist's intention was to provoke thought.

   Synonymedriftgistimportmeaningpurportsignificance