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Intention A plan or scheme to accomplish something, especially something amusing or humorous.  ■ Joe had every intention of telling a joke, but when he saw the look on his friend's face, he quickly changed his mind.


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shall A word that is used to express the possibility of a future action or event, but with no intention of actually carrying it out.  ■ "I shall bake cookies tomorrow, but I have no intention of actually baking them."

appeals The act of making a strong and passionate request, often with the intention of influencing someone's decision or opinion.  ■ "I may have lost the debate, but I still have the right to appeal the judge's decision."

Approach A way of moving toward someone or something, often with the intention of communicating or interacting.  ■ "I always approach a new conversation by introducing myself and asking about their favorite hobby."

beatings A series of blows inflicted on a person or object with the intention of causing pain or discomfort.  ■ "He got beatings for breaking the vase."

bet A wager made on the outcome of a game or event, often with the intention of winning money.  ■ "I'm willing to bet you $10 that I can solve this math problem faster than you."

Brushing To engage in a playful or flirtatious exchange of words, often with the intention of provoking laughter.  ■ "Why did the tomato turn red? Because it saw the salad dressing brushing up against it!"

chase To run after something or someone with the intention of catching them. But also, to pursue a goal or dream with determination.  ■ "I'm chasing my dreams, even if it means running from failure to failure."

chased To run after someone or something with the intention of catching them.  ■ He chased the thief down the street but was unable to catch him.

chases To run after someone or something in a comical manner, often with the intention of causing laughter.  ■ "I'm going to chase my wife around the house and tickle her until she laughs."

cheated To engage in an act of deceit or trickery, often with the intention of getting something you want.  ■ "John cheated on his math exam by looking at his phone during the test."

circumstantial Of a situation or evidence arising from circumstances rather than intention.  ■ John's alibi was circumstantial, but it was enough to clear him of suspicion.

cloak A garment worn to hide one's true identity, often with a sinister or malicious intention.  ■ "I donned the cloak of invisibility and snuck into the museum to steal the precious artifact."

collect To gather together objects or people with the intention of amusing oneself.  ■ "I collect rubber ducks from every trip I take. My house is filled with them!"

crouch The act of squatting down or stooping low, usually with the intention of concealing oneself from view.  ■ "I had to crouch behind the bushes to avoid being seen by the neighbor's dog."

deceived To trick or mislead someone into believing something that is not true, often with the intention of causing harm or inconvenience.  ■ "I was deceived by my friend's prank call. I fell for it hook, line and sinker!"

dolled To be dressed up in a ridiculous or exaggerated manner, often with the intention of being humorous.  ■ "I told my friend she looked like a dolled-up clown. She took it as a compliment."

electric A feeling of being attracted to someone, usually with the intention of having sexual contact.  ■ "I'm feeling electric every time I look at you."

enters To enter a room, building or any enclosed space with the intention of causing chaos and confusion.  ■ The clown entered the bank and started doing juggling tricks, causing the tellers to run for cover.

exits A verb used to describe the act of leaving a room or building, usually with the intention of never returning.  ■ "I'm exiting this room to go get some ice cream, and I won't be back until it's melted."

Explore To embark on a journey of discovery or adventure, usually with the intention of finding something new and exciting.  ■ "I can't wait to explore the depths of the ocean and discover all the amazing creatures that live there!

filmmaking The art of creating a visual film, often with the intention of making people laugh.  ■ "Jerry Seinfeld's stand-up specials are some of the greatest examples of filmmaking. He's got the timing, the delivery, and most importantly, the laughs."

Founded To establish a business or organization, often with the intention of making a profit.  ■ "John founded a company that sold jokes to clowns."

Furtive A sneaky or secret action, often done in a hurry or with the intention of avoiding detection.  ■ "I had to be furtive about eating my candy in class because I didn't want the teacher to catch me."

gambling The act of engaging in games of chance or skill with the intention of winning money, often by placing bets on the outcome.  ■ "I won a fortune at the casino last night through some sophisticated gambling techniques."

Give The act of bestowing something upon someone, often with the intention of receiving something in return.  ■ "I'll give you my last slice of pizza if you promise to share your favorite flavor with me."

gunning To act in a comically inept or clumsy manner, often with the intention of being funny.  ■ "John was really gunning for that joke at the bar, but it just fell flat."

hid To secretly and quickly move out of sight, often with the intention of avoiding detection or escaping from danger.  ■ When the police arrived at the scene, John quickly hid behind the nearest tree to avoid being caught.

hike A long, arduous walk with the intention of getting some exercise.  ■ "I decided to go on a hike in the mountains, but I forgot to bring water and now I'm dying of thirst."

Hit A very funny word that means to perform a physical action of striking something, usually with the intention of causing harm or damage.  ■ "I hit him so hard he fell over!"

hogwash A nonsense or meaningless statement.  ■ "The politician's promises are nothing but hogwash, as they have no intention of following through with them."

imagining The act of entertaining pleasant thoughts and fantasies in one's mind, typically without any real intention or desire to bring them into reality.  ■ "I love imagining that I am a superhero saving the world."

imprisonment The act of confining someone in a small space, often with the intention of punishing them.  ■ "When he was caught stealing, the thief was sentenced to five years of imprisonment."

inadvertently Accidentally or without intention.  ■ "I inadvertently broke the vase while cleaning the windows."

Inhaled To breathe in deeply, usually with the intention of filling oneself with something amusing or entertaining.  ■ "I can't believe how funny that joke was, I inhaled it right up!

inquiries A series of questions asked in a playful and humorous manner, often with the intention of annoying or amusing someone.  ■ John: "Why did the tomato turn red?", Tom: "Because it saw the salad dressing!"

Insincere Something that is not genuine, often done with the intention to deceive or manipulate  ■ "The politician's insincere apology did little to mend the broken trust between him and his constituents."

install To put something in place, often with the intention of making it permanent or official.  ■ After weeks of struggling to assemble the furniture, John finally installed the bookshelf and was rewarded with a well-deserved beer.

Invites To extend an invitation to someone, typically with the intention of making them laugh.  ■ "I'm inviting you to my comedy show tomorrow night! I promise it will be a riot!"

justify To give a plausible explanation for one's actions or decisions, often with the intention of making oneself seem more righteous than others.  ■ "I'm justifying my love for eating pizza by saying it's a great source of protein."

letting An act of permitting or allowing someone to do something, usually with the intention of making money.  ■ "I'm letting out my inner diva by charging $50 for a private singing lesson."

manufactured Something that was made in a factory or industrial setting, often with the intention of mass production.  ■ I bought a fake designer handbag that was manufactured in China. It looks like it's real but I know better.

Operations The act of making something happen or occur, often with the intention of achieving a specific goal.  ■ "I'm sorry I couldn't come to the party last night. There were some unexpected operations at work that needed my attention."

Performances A series of actions or events put on for an audience, often with the intention of entertaining.  ■ The actor gave a hilarious performance in the stand-up comedy show. He had everyone laughing out loud!

perpetrated To commit an act of violence or cruelty, typically with the intention of causing harm.  ■ "He perpetrated the most heinous crime in the history of this city."

perspectives A humorous way of viewing something from multiple angles, often with the intention of making a mockery of the situation or people involved.  ■ "She was so self-absorbed, she thought her own perspectives were the only ones worth considering."

Planned A scheme or design created with the intention of causing chaos and confusion.  ■ "I'm planning to prank my friends by switching all the labels in the fridge," said the mischievous student.

plans A collection of thoughts and ideas for doing something, often with the intention of making it happen.  ■I have some plans to start my own business.

pour To pour something out in a controlled manner, often with the intention of making it disappear.  ■ "I'm going to pour some water on this fire to put it out."

presses To forcefully apply pressure or force to something, often with the intention of causing it to collapse or break.  ■ He accidentally pressed the button and now his computer is completely broken.