Intention and Wish

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

Wish is a synonym for intention in aim topic. In some cases you can use "Wish" instead a noun "Intention".

Wish

Wish noun - An expression of some desire or inclination.

Intention is a synonym for wish in desire topic. You can use "Intention" instead a noun "Wish".

Nearby Words: wished, wishful, wishing, wishfully, wisher

How words are described

good good intention good wish
similar similar intention similar wish
specific specific intention specific wish
stated stated intention stated wish
Other adjectives: original, free, initial, true, genuine, simple, strong, actual, real, little, bad, main, secret, ultimate, new, possible, apparent, different.

Both words in one sentence

  • Light Novel / Fate/Zero Ironic Echo: In the third book, Saber in the narration admits to herself that Kiritsugu is the most suitable Master to receive the Holy Grail (upon realization of how despite his methods, his wish and intention for world peace is genuine).
  • Video Game / Twisted Metal And occasionally, while he deliberately ignores the thought or intention behind a wish, he does something fairly harmless - like giving Axel a pizza or sending Needles to the dentist.
  • First Contact After awakening, the alien (named Klaatu) expresses his wish to speak with the UN, but the US Government has no intention of letting him leave the facility.
    Source: First Contact
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