Intent vs intention

[Terminator]

Hi! Explain please the difference between intent and intention.
thank you

[Torsten]

Hi again,

How do you always manage to come up with such interesting questions?
The words 'intent' (noun) and 'intention have the same meaning, but there is a difference in nuance. "Intention" implies only that you have decided to do something. "Intent" implies a very firm resolve or will to do something. In other words, "intent" is the stronger of the two words when speaking of your future course of action. Also, "intention" is a noun and "intent" acts as either a noun or an adjective.

My intention is to have this project finished by the end of this month. (I hope I do finish by the end of this month!)
My intent was to make the situation better. (I really tried to make it better.)
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[Terminator]

Your intent Torsten is very very good. I think so
Bye

[SynchroPhasotron]

i think so too

[Newmath047]

maybe word "intent" you can use when you think about something to do .... and "intention" you can use when you are going to do something ... I think so....

[Sweetpumpkin]

I was always curious of why 'intent' is used in the title 'Law & Order: Criminal Intent', instead of intention. Now I understand the reason. Thank you for your easy explanation, Torsten!