intention in

Frequency: 4.01.8 per million words

the purpose someone has when doing something

Categories:

Examples (10)

  • His intention in inviting us to dinner was to persuade us to back his project.
  • Her main intention in joining the club was to meet new people.
  • What was your true intention in making such a controversial statement?
  • The company's stated intention in reorganizing was to improve efficiency.
  • He revealed his genuine intention in offering help, which was to gain experience.
  • My only intention in calling was to wish you a happy birthday.
  • The architect's intention in designing the building was to maximize natural light.
  • They questioned his underlying intention in proposing the new policy.
  • She had no malicious intention in repeating the rumor.
  • It's hard to understand their long-term intention in these negotiations.