Intention and Impulse

Intention

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

Impulse and intention are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Impulse" instead a noun "Intention".

Impulse

Impulse noun - Something that arouses action or activity.

Intention and impulse are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Intention" instead a noun "Impulse".

Nearby Words: impulsive, impulsively, impulsion, impulsing, impulsed

How words are described

human human intention human impulse
pure pure intention pure impulse
original original intention original impulse
initial initial intention initial impulse
Other adjectives: true, genuine, strong, evil, artistic, criminal, new, destructive, inexplicable.
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