intention

Noun

• an act of intending; a volition that you intend to carry out
  • my intention changed once I saw her
    

• (usually plural) the goal with respect to a marriage proposal
  • his intentions are entirely honorable
    

• an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
  • his intent was to provide a new translation
    
  • good intentions are not enough
    
  • it was created with the conscious aim of answering immediate needs
    
  • he made no secret of his designs
    

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  purpose , intent , aim , design