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intention noun 1 something that someone plans or intends to do; an aim or purpose. 2 (intentions) colloq someone's, especially a man's, purpose with regard to marriage to a particular woman. 3 RC Church (also special or particular intention) the purpose or reason for prayers being said or mass celebrated.
ETYMOLOGY: 14c: from Latin intendere to stretch towards.
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