intention
in.ten.tion \in-'ten-ch*n\ n 1: a determination to act in a certain way :
RESOLVE pl 2: purpose with respect to marriage 3: an intended object :
AIM; specif : the object for which a prayer, mass, or pious act is offered
4: IMPORT, SIGNIFICANCE 5: CONCEPT; esp : a concept considered as the
product of atte ntion directed to an object of knowledge 6: a process or
manner of healing of incised wounds OBJECT, OBJECTIVE, GOAL: INTENTION
implies little more than what one has in mind to do or bring about; INTENT
suggests clearer formulation or more deliberation; PURPOSE suggests a more
settled determination; DESIGN implies a more carefully calculated plan; AIM
adds to these implications of effort directed toward attaining or
accomplishing; END stresses the intended effect of action often in
distinction or contrast to the action or means as such; OBJECT may equal
END but more often applies to a more individually determined wish or need
and may nearly approach motive; OBJECTIVE implies something tangible and
immediately attainable; GOAL suggests something attained only by prolonged
effort and hardship SYN syn INTENT, PURPOSE, DESIGN, AIM, END,