Word
intention
Phoneticsin·ten·tion, stress on the second syllable
US/ˌɪnˈtɛntʃən/
UK/ɪntˈɛnʃən/
Definitions
01a plan or aim
B1 · Intermediate Countable noun
n. something that you want and plan to do.
n. a course of action that an agent intends to follow; a mental aim or objective.
日本語:意図※
Español:intención
“He went to the library with the intention of finishing his essay before dinner.”
“The government announced the new policy with the clear intention of reducing carbon emissions by the end of the decade.”
Usage
Commonly used in the phrase 'with the intention of' followed by a gerund.
Pitfall
I have the intention to go.
I have the intention of going.
The noun 'intention' is usually followed by 'of' and a gerund (-ing form), rather than an infinitive.
02wound healing
C2 · Proficiency Uncountable noun Medicine Technical
n. the way a cut or injury heals over time.
n. the process by which a wound heals, categorized by whether the edges are joined directly or left to fill with tissue.
“The doctor explained that the deep cut would have to heal by secondary intention.”
“Surgical wounds that are closed with sutures are said to heal by primary intention, which typically results in minimal scarring.”
Usage
Usually appears in the phrases 'primary intention' or 'secondary intention'.
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “intention” in context.
Verb
01. announce an intention
“The mayor announced his intention to run for office again next year.”
verb + noun
02. have every intention
“I have every intention of finishing this project by the end of the week.”
verb + adj + noun
03. state your intention
“The company must state its intention regarding the new environmental policy.”
verb + possessive + noun
Adjective
04. clear intention
“The government has shown a clear intention to lower taxes for small businesses.”
adj + noun
05. good intention
“He had good intentions, but he accidentally made the situation worse.”
adj + noun
06. original intention
“My original intention was to stay for two days, but I stayed for a week.”
adj + noun
Preposition
07. with the intention of
“She went to the party with the intention of meeting new people.”
prep + noun + prep
08. without the intention of
“He borrowed the book without the intention of returning it so soon.”
prep + noun + prep
Etymology
From Middle English entencioun, intention, from Old French entencion, from Latin intentiō, intentiōnem. Compare intent. Equivalent to intent + -ion.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
VERB
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
ADVERB
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B1 · IntermediateOxford
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Traducciones: Kaikki.org (Wiktionary), CC BY-SA 4.0