Available Definitions:
1) n. - A stretching or bending of the mind toward of the mind toward an object; closeness of application; fixedness of attention; earnestness.
2) n. - A determination to act in a certain way or to do a certain thing; purpose; design; as, an intention to go to New York.
3) n. - The object toward which the thoughts are directed; end; aim.
4) n. - The state of being strained. See Intension .
5) n. - Any mental apprehension of an object.