guessing my intention vs guessing about my intention

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'Guessing my intention' is more commonly used and implies that someone is trying to determine what you intend to do or mean. 'Guessing about my intention' is less common and may imply a more general guessing or speculation about your intention.

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guessing my intention

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase implies that someone is trying to determine what you intend to do or mean.

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When we started today, my intentions were quite different.
Unfortunately... Neither of you understand my intentions.
The gods know my intentions are peaceful.
I apologize if you misinterpreted my intentions.
That certainly is not my intention.
So, I'm guessing my secret santa is Mary Elizabeth.
Which isn't easy with you over my shoulder, second-guessing my every instinct.
Now I'm second-guessing my gift.
I'm guessing my results came back.
I'm guessing my father and Laurel weren't too happy to see you.
If you insist on second-guessing my every move, There is a boat waiting to take you back to scotland.
I'm guessing my mom built the Suvek to withstand the attack.
I'm guessing my overly curious nature is not a virtue in your culture.
I can't see 'em, but I'm guessing my hands are a nice shade of purple right now.
I don't want to start second guessing my own dreams.
But it was never my intention to perform the ending.
Jane, that wasn't my intention.
It was never my intention to hurt her.
Henry has convinced you you cannot trust my intentions.
That's not my intention, darling.

Alternatives:

trying to guess my intention
figuring out my intention

guessing about my intention

This phrase is correct but less commonly used in English.

This phrase may imply a more general guessing or speculation about your intention.

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Elijah made some very offensive accusations about my intentions towards my child.
No, I've been careful about my intentions.
And Make No Mistake About My Intentions.
Sorry, but I was Frank about my intentions.
I thought I made myself fairly clear about my intentions.
I want to be upright with you about my intentions, opinions, and also my wishes.
- I'm serious about my intentions!
Luckily, I met him when he had nothing, so there's no question about my intentions.
Look Monica, I don't allow you to have doubts about my intentions.
I think... I think that I was not very clear about my intentions when I said that I needed to meet with you.
Would you like to talk about my intentions for the network?
I'm guessing about that because I am pregnant.
'Clever you, 'guessing about Carl Powers.
I'm guessing about nine hours, 40 minutes.
I'm guessing about 10 million, give or take.
We were just guessing about you.
I'm guessing about five minutes until they discover the hack on the security cameras.
When we started today, my intentions were quite different.
Unfortunately... Neither of you understand my intentions.
The gods know my intentions are peaceful.

Alternatives:

speculating about my intention
making guesses about my intention

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