intention

Pluralintentions

1. 1
   nouncountable

   A plan for what someone has decided to do.

   Like having a map in your head of what you plan to do.

   Her intention was to finish the whole project before summer.

   They announced their intention to move to a smaller town.

   Similarplan, aim, intent, goal, purpose

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2. 2
   nouncountable

   The aim or reason behind doing something.

   Like the reason you set out on a trip in the first place.

   The intention of the rule is to keep everyone safe.

   What was your intention when you said that to him?

   Similarpurpose, aim, goal, objective, intent

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3. 3
   noununcountable

   The natural way a wound closes and heals over time.

   Like a torn page either pressing back together or filling the gap bit by bit.

   The cut was clean, so it healed quickly by first intention.

   Deep wounds often heal by second intention, filling in slowly from the bottom.

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