intention
intermediateB2/ɪnˈtɛnʃən/ · in-ten-tion
A determination to act in a certain way or to achieve a particular goal.
Meanings
A determination to act in a certain way or to achieve a particular goal.
کسی خاص طریقے سے عمل کرنے یا کسی خاص مقصد کو حاصل کرنے کا عزم۔
ارادہ
irāda
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- good intention
- with intention
- set an intention
Example Sentences
Her intention was to help those in need.
اس کا ارادہ ضرورت مندوں کی مدد کرنا تھا۔
Us ka irāda zarurat mandon ki madad karna tha.
He acted with the best of intentions.
اس نے بہترین نیت سے عمل کیا۔
Us ne behtareen niyat se amal kiya.
They clarified their intentions before proceeding.
انہوں نے آگے بڑھنے سے پہلے اپنے ارادے کی وضاحت کی۔
Unhon ne aage barhne se pehle apne irādے ki wazaahat ki.
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💡 Memory Tip
Remember intention has 'tent' in it, like a tent for your goals.
Picture a person setting up a tent labeled with their goals.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
نیتوں کا حال اللہ جانتا ہے۔
Niyatōn kā haal Allah jān tā hai.
God knows the intentions.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "intentio" — to stretch towards or aim at
First known use: 14th century
The term developed through Middle English from Old French 'intencion', which was derived from Latin 'intentio'.