Synonyms:
purpose, intent, intention, aim, design
Meaning: 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"
Synonyms:
intention
Meaning: (usually plural) the goal with respect to a marriage proposal; "his intentions are entirely honorable"
Usage examples
With the new life, came new purpose, new intention.
"It is possible such may be the master's intention."
"This tunnel was dug, no doubt, with an intention of escape?"
That is the intention; but somehow it fails with me sometimes."
Saint Mary Axe, or of somebody: which is far from our intention.
Every feature glowed with intention, reflecting the plans of God.
I did not give you my address with any intention of escaping from you.
He then asked her about the Princess, and told her of Genji's intention.
I shall speak to Mr Walcot at once, before his intention to settle here is known."
'Might I ask, without seeming impertinent, whether you have any intention of selling it?'