Intention and Motive

Intention noun - The idea that is conveyed or intended to be conveyed to the mind by language, symbol, or action.

Motive is a synonym for intention in objective topic. In some cases you can use "Motive" instead a noun "Intention", when it comes to topics like goal.

Nearby Words: intent, intentional, intentionally, intension

Motive noun - A major object of interest or concern (as in a discussion or artistic composition).

Intention is a synonym for motive in reason topic. You can use "Intention" instead a noun "Motive", if it concerns topics such as objective.

Nearby Words: motivate, motivation, motiveless, motivator, motived