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How do you spell Intention?

Correct spelling

intention

Remember: inTENTion has TENT - like stretching a tent toward your goal

Why is intention spelled this way?

From Latin intendere, to stretch toward. IN (toward) + TENDERE (to stretch). An intention stretches toward a goal — the mind reaching for what it wants.

Common misspellings of intention

intensionintentoinintentioinintenion

Example

Her intention was to finish the project before the deadline.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell intention?+
The correct spelling is "intention". Remember: inTENTion has TENT - like stretching a tent toward your goal
Is it intension or intention?+
The correct spelling is "intention", not "intension".

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