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intention

NounSuru VerbTransitive Verb

Definitions

1. intention
2. aim

This noun means "orientation" or "inclination toward" something, describing a tendency or aspiration in a particular direction. It is often used to describe someone's mindset or a product's target philosophy, such as being quality-oriented or health-conscious.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

That neighborhood has a lot of culturally oriented events.

Sentence 2

Oh, I didn't know you had such an adventurous streak!

Sentence 3

Your style has suddenly gone in a much more grown-up direction!

Sentence 4

This matter requires balancing a profit-oriented approach with an ethics-oriented one.

Sentence 5

The meeting room saw a lot of opinions favoring a ground-level approach.