meaning to
Having the intention
Meaning to expresses unfulfilled intention—something you planned or wanted to do but haven't done: I've been meaning to call you.
The phrase implies good intentions derailed by circumstance, forgetfulness, or procrastination.
It often serves as a mild apology: I've been meaning to return that book for months.
- intentionPlanned purpose for acting
- goalDesired end result
- implicationIndirect suggestion or consequence
- reluctanceDisinclination to act
- indecisionFailure to decide
true intent · good intentions · aim · on purpose · connotation · purposing · significance · understanding · interpretation · objective · motivation · uncertainty · resolve · follow through · ambition · procrastination · put it off · desire
meaning toaccidentally
Without intent or design
unintentionally · by accident · inadvertently · by chance · unwittingly
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