How to Use "Intention" with Example Sentences

intention (n): something that you have planned to do

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Used with adjectives:

"My original intention was to study all day."
(original)

"She may never reveal her true intentions."
(true, real)

"No one knew he had bad intentions toward the company."
(bad, evil)

Used with adverbs:

"He stated his intention to run for governor."
(stated, declared, announced)

"I have no intention of changing jobs."
(have)

"I know his true intentions."
(know)

Used with prepositions:

"He left with the intentions of never coming back."
(with)

"Her intention in inviting us to dinner was to ask for money."
(in, for)

"The overall intention behind the project was good."
(behind, for)