English · Word Candidate

intention

/ɪnˈtɛnʃn̩/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: intentions · intentioning · intentioned

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A course of action that a person intends to follow.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

hành động mà một người dự định sẽ thực hiện

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Noun

My intention was to marry a wealthy widow.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

The goal or purpose.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

mục tiêu hoặc mục đích

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Noun

The intention of this legislation is to boost the economy.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To intend.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

dự định

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Verb

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “intention” mean?

A course of action that a person intends to follow.

Is “intention” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.