intention

intention is a 9-letter English word with 8 senses as noun in the JumbleFix dictionary. One common meaning is: A stretching or bending of the mind toward of the mind toward an object; closeness of application; fixedness of attention; earnestness. Face value is 9 in Scrabble and 12 in Words With Friends. Use the entries below when you need a playable sense, a nearby word, or another arrangement of the same letters.

9 letters · Scrabble 9 · Words With Friends 12 · 8 senses

Definitions

1. noun. A stretching or bending of the mind toward of the mind toward an object; closeness of application; fixedness of attention; earnestness.
2. noun. A determination to act in a certain way or to do a certain thing; purpose; design; as, an intention to go to New York.
3. noun. The object toward which the thoughts are directed; end; aim.
4. noun. The state of being strained. See Intension.
5. noun. Any mental apprehension of an object.
6. noun. an act of intending; a volition that you intend to carry out

   "my intention changed once I saw her"

7. noun. 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"

   Synonyms: aim, design, intent, purpose

8. noun. (usually plural) the goal with respect to a marriage proposal

   "his intentions are entirely honorable"

Synonyms

aim, design, intent, purpose

Common word forms

intentions, intentional, intentioned, intentionless

Words from these letters

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