B1noun 2K

Intention

🇬🇧 UK /["/ɪnˈtenʃn/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ɪnˈtenʃn/"]/

Meaning of Intention

what you intend or plan to do; your aim

In simple words: What you plan to do.

Intention in a sentence

• She always follows her intention to help others in need.
• His intention was to make peace, but it didn’t turn out that way.
• The intention behind her words was misunderstood by everyone.
• My main intention for this project is to increase awareness of climate change.
• He had good intentions, yet his actions caused problems.

How to use Intention

Use 'intention' when discussing plans or goals. It's appropriate in most situations, but more formal than casual conversation. Avoid in slang-heavy contexts.

Grammar pattern

have + intention + to + verb

Memory hint

Think of 'in-tent-shun' — imagine setting up a tent with a clear purpose.

Related words

Collocations with Intention

• original
• declared
• stated
• have
• announce
• declare
• with an/​the intention of
• intention behind
• intention by
• the best intentions
• good intentions
• have every intention of doing something

Synonyms for Intention

• purpose
• goal
• aim
• plan
• objective

Opposites of Intention

• unintended
• accidental
• random

Common mistakes with Intention

• Confusing 'intention' with 'attention'.
• Saying 'intention to do' instead of 'intention of doing'.
• Using it without a verb after it.

Frequently asked questions about Intention

What does Intention mean?

What you plan to do.

What is the definition of Intention?

what you intend or plan to do; your aim

How do you use Intention in a sentence?

She always follows her intention to help others in need.

Can you give another example of Intention?

His intention was to make peace, but it didn’t turn out that way.

What are synonyms for Intention?

Common alternatives include purpose, goal, aim, plan, objective.

What is the opposite of Intention?

Opposite meanings include unintended, accidental, random.

What words go with Intention?

It commonly pairs with original, declared, stated, have, announce, declare, with an/​the intention of, intention behind, intention by, the best intentions, good intentions, have every intention of doing something.

What are common mistakes when using Intention?

Confusing 'intention' with 'attention'. Saying 'intention to do' instead of 'intention of doing'. Using it without a verb after it.

How do you pronounce Intention?

US: /["/ɪnˈtenʃn/"]/, UK: /["/ɪnˈtenʃn/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Intention?

Use 'intention' when discussing plans or goals. It's appropriate in most situations, but more formal than casual conversation. Avoid in slang-heavy contexts.

What CEFR level is Intention?

"Intention" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.