Words / B1

in-TENSHUN/ɪnˈtenʃn/

An intention is a plan or purpose; what you mean to do: have no intention of leaving; it is my intention to apply. A plan is more practical and detailed; a goal is what you want to reach; a purpose is why something exists. Intend is the verb: intend to + verb. With the intention of + -ing. Intentionally / on purpose means not by accident. Do not write “intention to leaving” — use of + -ing, or intend to + verb.

Meaning

A plan or purpose; what you mean to do.

Examples

• “I have no intention of leaving early.”
• “It is my intention to apply for the course next year.”
• “The advert was placed with the intention of attracting volunteers.”

Good to know

have no intention of + -ing. intention to + verb. Verb: intend to. Practical: plan. Not by accident: on purpose / intentionally.

Near in meaning

purpose

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