Dictionary Entry
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
- 1noun
A stretching or bending of the mind toward of the mind toward an object; closeness of application; fixedness of attention; earnestness.
- 2noun
A determination to act in a certain way or to do a certain thing; purpose; design; as, an intention to go to New York.
- 3noun
The object toward which the thoughts are directed; end; aim.
- 4noun
The state of being strained. See Intension.
- 5noun
Any mental apprehension of an object.
- 6noun
an act of intending; a volition that you intend to carry out
"my intention changed once I saw her"
- 7noun
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"
- 8noun
(usually plural) the goal with respect to a marriage proposal
"his intentions are entirely honorable"
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