1. (

• purpose ,
• intent ,
• intention ,
• aim ,
• design ,

) 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"; "it was created with the conscious aim of answering immediate needs"; "he made no secret of his designs" ;

2. (

• intention ,

) (usually plural) the goal with respect to a marriage proposal; "his intentions are entirely honorable" ;

3. (

• intention

) an act of intending; a volition that you intend to carry out; "my intention changed once I saw her" ;