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Intention

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purposenounThe end for which something is done, is made or exists.
designnounA plan (with more or less detail) for the structure and functions of an artifact, building or system.
intentnounSomething that is intended.
aimnounIntention or goal.

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WordDefinition
intentnounSomething that is intended.
purposenounThe end for which something is done, is made or exists.
designnounA plan (with more or less detail) for the structure and functions of an artifact, building or system.
aimnounIntention or goal.
intentionalitynounThe quality of being intentional.
wilfulIntentional; deliberate.
considerationnounThe thought process of considering, of taking multiple or specified factors into account (with of being the main corresponding adposition).
intendednounFiancé or fiancée.
sakenouncause, interest or account
decisionnounThe act of deciding.
mindnounThe capability for rational thought.
goalnounA result that one is attempting to achieve.
thinkingnounThought; verbal noun of think.
regardnounOne's concern for another; esteem; relation, reference.
willnounOne's independent faculty of choice; the ability to be able to exercise one's choice or intention.
planningnounThe act of formulating of a course of action, or of drawing up plans.
pointnounA small dot or mark.
anticipatedexpected to arrive; scheduled
resolvenoun(uncountable) Determination; will power.
conveniencenounThe quality of being convenient.

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