Idea and Intention

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Idea

Idea noun - Something that one hopes or intends to accomplish.

Usage example: the idea is to get the information without seeming to be nosy

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Intention is a synonym for idea in purpose topic. In some cases you can use "Intention" instead a noun "Idea", when it comes to topics like reason, aim, plan, or. popular alternative

Nearby Words: ideal, ideation

Intention

Intention noun - Something that one hopes or intends to accomplish.

Usage example: her intention is to climb the highest peak in each of the 50 states

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Synonyms for Intention

Idea is a synonym for intention in aim topic. You can use "Idea" instead a noun "Intention", if it concerns topics such as wish, reason. popular alternative

Nearby Words: intent, intentional, intentionally, intension

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good	good idea	good intention
clear	clear idea	clear intention
best	best idea	best intention
similar	similar idea	similar intention
Other adjectives: right, original, initial, simple, bright, actual, entire, real, little, bad, main, new, possible, slightest, different, overall.

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