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Noun intention, meaning, aim
Synonyms: ambition, animus, aspiration, big idea, bourn, calculation, design, desire, destination, determination, direction, dream, drift, end, expectation, function, goal, hope, idea, intendment, intent, mecca, mission, object, objective, plan, point, premeditation, principle, project, proposal, proposition, prospect, reason, resolve, scheme, scope, target, ulterior motive, view, whatfor, where one’s headed, whole idea, why and wherefore, whyfor, will, wish
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Noun persistence, resolve
Synonyms: confidence, constancy, determination, faith, firmness, resolution, single-mindedness, steadfastness, tenacity, will
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Noun use
Synonyms: advantage, avail, benefit, duty, effect, function, gain, goal, good, mark, mission, object, objective, outcome, profit, result, return, target, utility
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Verb intend, set sights on
Synonyms: aim, aspire, bid for, commit, conclude, consider, contemplate, decide, design, determine, have a mind to, have in view, make up one’s mind, mean, meditate, mind, plan, ponder, propose, pursue, resolve, think to, work for, work toward