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intention Synonyms

Another word for intention

Choosing another word for intention depends on context, so the 12 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A thing intended; an aim, plan, or purpose that guides a person's actions.

Usage Example

"She announced her aim to apply for the graduate fellowship next spring."

Strongest
aim
purpose
intent
objective
goal
Strong
plan
design
motive
ambition
target

• noun (Context 2)

A person's plans or attitude toward someone, especially regarding whether they wish to marry them (usually used in the plural).

Usage Example

"In classic nineteenth-century novels, a father would often ask a suitor to state his intentions."

Strong
designs
motives

Opposites of intention

The opposite of intention shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

accident
chance
coincidence
fluke
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• Nearby Words

intensively
intensiveness
intent
intention
intentional
intentionally
intentioned

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Intention. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/intention
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