real intention

Frequency: 8.015.4 per million words

the genuine, often hidden, reason for doing something

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Examples (10)

  • The politician's real intention was to gain public support, not to solve the problem.
  • Despite his kind words, his real intention seemed to be controlling the project.
  • We need to understand their real intention before making any decisions.
  • She never revealed her real intentions, even to her closest friends.
  • What was his real intention when he offered to help us with the task?
  • The company's stated goal was innovation, but its real intention was simply to cut costs.
  • It's often difficult to discern someone's real intentions from their actions alone.
  • His initial statements masked his real intention to acquire the rival business.
  • Do you think they have any real intention of negotiating a peaceful resolution?
  • Uncovering the real intention behind the proposal took extensive investigation.