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intention meaning in Sanskrit

अभिप्राय abhiprāya

/ɪnˈtɛnʃn̩/

intention in Sanskrit: अभिप्राय (abhiprāya), उद्देश्य (uddeśya). In English, intention means a course of action that a person intends to follow.

Sanskrit words for intention

course intended to follow
अभिप्राय abhiprāya, उद्देश्य uddeśya

English meaning of intention

  1. noun A course of action that a person intends to follow.
  2. noun A goal or purpose.
  3. noun Tension; straining, stretching.
  4. noun A stretching or bending of the mind toward an object or a purpose (an intent); closeness of application; fixedness of attention; earnestness.

Full definition of intention

intention in a sentence

  • My intention was to marry a wealthy widow.
  • Hell is paved with good intentions.
  • The intention of this legislation is to boost the economy.

Synonyms of intention

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Questions about intention in Sanskrit

What is the meaning of intention in Sanskrit?
Intention in Sanskrit is अभिप्राय (abhiprāya), उद्देश्य (uddeśya).
intention इत्यस्य संस्कृते कः अर्थः?
Intention: अभिप्राय (abhiprāya), उद्देश्य (uddeśya).
What does intention mean in English?
Intention means a course of action that a person intends to follow.

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