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intention
/ɪnˈtɛnʃn̩/
noun 5verb 1
Collocations
14(noun.)
ADJ
original
When we started the project, our original intention was to finish by summer.
declared, stated | firm | general | deliberate
VERB + INTENTION
have
She had every intention to visit her grandmother last weekend, but got stuck in traffic.
announce, declare, state
The government declared its intention to build more affordable housing in the city.
PREP
with a/the ~ of
She called the meeting with the intention of discussing the new project schedule.
~ behind
The real intention behind closing the store was to relocate to a bigger building downtown.
~ by
The intention by the government to reduce plastic waste has already made a positive difference.
~ in
She explained her intention in applying for the job was to gain more experience.
PHRASES
good/the best intentions
She meant well, but her good intentions didn't actually help solve the problem.
have every/no intention of doing sth
My parents had no intention of letting me stay out past midnight on school nights.
make your intention clear
The manager made her intentions clear during the meeting by outlining the new company policy.
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