dɪˈzaɪn ɪnˈtɛnt ɪnˈtɛnʃən an act of intending; a volition that you intend to carry out my intention changed once I saw her 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 (usually plural) the goal with respect to a marriage proposal his intentions are entirely honorable