Connotation
Connotation noun - An idea that is implied or suggested.
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Synonyms for Connotation
Intention and connotation are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Intention" instead a noun "Connotation".
Intention
Intention noun - The idea that is conveyed or intended to be conveyed to the mind by language, symbol, or action.
Usage example: she was uncertain of the intention of his frantic gesturing
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Synonyms for Intention
Connotation and intention are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Connotation" instead a noun "Intention".
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Related pairs
- sense and connotation
- sense and intention
- thought and connotation
- thought and intention
- spirit and connotation
- spirit and intention
- tenor and connotation
- tenor and intention
- intent and connotation
- intent and intention
- purpose and connotation
- purpose and intention
- idea and connotation
- idea and intention
How words are described
| similar | similar connotation | similar intention |
| usual | usual connotation | usual intention |
| specific | specific connotation | specific intention |
| positive | positive connotation | positive intention |
| Other adjectives: original, honest, obvious, little, bad, main, secret, new, possible, apparent, different, opposite, literal, added. | ||
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