Intention

B1 16+

Synonyms of intention

Antonyms of intention

Collocations of intention

good intentions
Frequency: 80 %

She had good intentions when offering to help, but things didn't go as planned.

ulterior motive
Frequency: 70 %

She always wondered if he had an ulterior motive for being so nice to her.

clear intention
Frequency: 65 %

His clear intention was to finish the project ahead of schedule.

pure intention
Frequency: 60 %

Her pure intention was to make the world a better place through her actions.

hidden intention
Frequency: 45 %

She suspected he had a hidden intention behind his generous offer.

Idiomatic Expressions for intention

  • Phrase: with the best of intentions
    Meaning: to have good motives or reasons for doing something, even if the outcome is not as intended
    Usage: He borrowed my car with the best of intentions, but he ended up getting into an accident.