intention

US /ɪnˈten.ʃən/
UK /ɪnˈten.ʃən/
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1.

a thing intended; an aim or plan

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It was not my intention to offend anyone.
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He declared his intention to run for president.
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aimpurposedesignplanobjective
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intentfor all intents and purposes