"understand the intention" is a grammatically correct and commonly used phrase in written English.
It means to comprehend or have a clear understanding of someone's purpose or goal. Example: Before making a decision, it's important to take the time to understand the intention behind someone's actions.
Generally they will understand the intention and the project will stick.
Emmy Okello, a radio journalist in Lira, said: "I cannot understand the intention of this video.
"I felt like even if Phil fined me, he would still understand the intention of my actions.
When I look at an object or a garment or a building, I always try to understand the intention behind it.
OK, I understand the intention here: we want to present a positive and encouraging image of breastfeeding; no need to include close-ups of open sores and bleeding nipples.
"They shouldn't think they're going to gain any advantage as a result of any conflict," Mr. Bush said, adding that "they think they'll kind of settle into some cave somewhere, but they don't understand the intention of this administration, which is to patiently hunt these people down".
We do not understand the intentions behind the photograph — real or digitally manipulated.
As the pro-gun and the anti-gun worlds grow further apart, it gets harder for each side to understand the intentions of the other.
I understand the intentions behind the approach but there are a lot of people in the game who are nervous about the execution and practice.
So understand the intentions of the publication you write for, or if you are a freelance you seek to sell to.
Where many would seek to mock all of the buildings constructed in eastern Europe during the communist era, he seeks to understand the intentions of those who designed the buildings.
