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My intention was to help.
What does Intention mean?
The purpose behind an action.
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A plan or purpose behind what someone says or does.
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She explained the intention behind her project.
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What does intention mean?
Intention means the purpose behind an action.
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purpose is close in meaning to intention in many contexts.
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WordIntention.
Partnoun.
MeaningIntention means The purpose behind an action.
ExampleExample: My intention was to help.
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- in · ten · shun
- Strongest beat
- ten
- Ending
- shun
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on ten.
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