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".
Mutual synonyms
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
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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).
Source: Light Novel / Fate/Zero -
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.
Source: Video Game / Twisted Metal -
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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