real intention
Frequency: 8.015.4 per million words
the genuine, often hidden, reason for doing something
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- 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.