close usually implies that something has been in some way open as well as unfinished.Ĭlose a debate end conveys a strong sense of finality.Įnded his life conclude may imply a formal closing (as of a meeting). Their objective is to seize the oil fields goal suggests something attained only by prolonged effort and hardship.Ĭlose, end, conclude, finish, complete, terminate mean to bring or come to a stopping point or limit. His constant object was the achievement of pleasure objective implies something tangible and immediately attainable. Willing to use any means to achieve his end object may equal end but more often applies to a more individually determined wish or need. Her aim was to raise film to an art form end stresses the intended effect of action often in distinction or contrast to the action or means as such. The order of events came by accident, not design aim adds to these implications of effort directed toward attaining or accomplishing. The clear intent of the statute purpose suggests a more settled determination.īeing successful was her purpose in life design implies a more carefully calculated plan. intention implies little more than what one has in mind to do or bring about.Īnnounced his intention to marry intent suggests clearer formulation or greater deliberateness.
Intention, intent, purpose, design, aim, end, object, objective, goal mean what one intends to accomplish or attain.
