Noun

• S: (n) purpose, intent, intention, aim, design (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"
• S: (n) intention ((usually plural) the goal with respect to a marriage proposal) "his intentions are entirely honorable"
• S: (n) intention (an act of intending; a volition that you intend to carry out) "my intention changed once I saw her"