honourable intention
Frequency: 7.515.2 per million words
A morally good and sincere purpose, especially regarding relationships or marriage.
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- He assured her parents that his intentions towards their daughter were entirely honourable.
- The gentleman proved his honourable intentions by proposing marriage.
- She questioned whether he had honourable intentions or was merely flirting.
- In Victorian times, a man was expected to declare his honourable intentions before courting.
- His honourable intentions were clear from the respectful way he treated her.
- The family welcomed him warmly, believing in his honourable intentions.
- She wanted to know if his intentions were honourable before continuing the relationship.
- He came to speak with her father to prove his honourable intentions.
- Despite rumors, he maintained that his intentions had always been honourable.
- The novel's hero convinced everyone of his honourable intentions through his actions.