Collocations for "intention"
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "intention" in context.
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intention
ⓘMost examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.n
- that was not my intention!
- that was not my intention, but
- but that was not my intention
- had the intention of [finishing, going, trying, doing]
- I have every intention of [going]
- it is the intention of [Congress, the administration] to
- was open about my intention to
- was straightforward about my intention to [marry her, ask her out]
- was it your intention to...?
- what was your intention when you...?
- didn't realize it was your intention to
- it was (not) the [president's, owner's] intention to
- the [initial, original] intention was to
- [done, made] with the intention of [helping, providing, improving]
- at least he has good intentions
'intention' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):