Decision
Intention
Intention noun - Something that one hopes or intends to accomplish.
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Synonyms for Intention
Decision and intention are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Decision" instead a noun "Intention".
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How words are described
| conscious | conscious decision | conscious intention |
| good | good decision | good intention |
| best | best decision | best intention |
| particular | particular decision | particular intention |
| Other adjectives: similar, right, original, initial, simple, actual, bad, artistic, deliberate, ultimate, possible, official, subsequent, eventual, different, strategic. | ||
Both words in one sentence
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He'd only seen her twice when he made the decision, and he presents his intention with a written contract and a proclamation in front of a small crowd.
Source: Knight in Shining Armor - This was the intention between the decision to cast Jamie, the younger sister of one of the current cheerleaders—despite her being several years younger than the other girls.
Source: Ability over Appearance -
Shoo the Dog: Edward's decision to fire Lee may have been motivated by his intention not to hurt her in the future.
Source: Film / Secretary
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