intention

intention - English Dictionary

[ noun ]
■ an act of intending
■ a volition that you intend to carry out
e.g.)
・my intention changed once I saw her

[ noun ]
■ an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
e.g.)
・good intentions are not enough
→ aim , design , intent , purpose

[ noun ]
■ (usually plural) the goal with respect to a marriage proposal
e.g.)
・his intentions are entirely honorable