have firm intention vs have a firm intention

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'Have firm intention' is more formal and less common, while 'have a firm intention' is the more standard and commonly used phrase. The addition of the article 'a' before 'firm intention' makes the phrase more grammatically complete and natural.

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have firm intention

This phrase is correct but less common and more formal.

This phrase is correct but less commonly used. It is more formal and may be suitable for written or formal contexts.

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But in order to receive valid absolution in such circumstances, the faithful must have the firm intention of confessing individually their grave sins in the time required (cf.
As the House knows, the Commission and the Council have the firm intention of adopting a programme of mutual recognition of judgments in civil matters by the end of the year.
It is my firm intention to continue to drive forward the European fight against racism.
It is our firm intention to give new impetus to international negotiations.
Our firm intention is to return the sign of a pleasant and complete holiday.
A new French army arrives in Germany with the firm intention to revenge Rosbach.
They then discuss philosophical issues arising out of Kirillov's firm intention to commit suicide in the near future.
The Mayor had the firm intention to rebuild a cinema in the town.
Man manifests the most disgraceful spectacle by starting to read a book with a firm intention not to take into consideration its contents.
It is our firm intention - the Grand Master announced - to continue and, where possible, to expand this work in the future.
And it is my firm intention to prise open his purse.
Beyond this rather technical term hides Parliament's firm intention to place Member States on track for an improved system of controls for EU funds.
It is the Commission's firm intention to abide by these guidelines on compliance with Member States' constitutional arrangements when implementing target-based contracts and agreements.
EQUAL should live up to its name, and this is my firm intention.
It also allows scope for being able in future to give notification of a merger as soon as there is a firm intention to sign a contract.
I should also like to reiterate the firm intention of the Commission to continue its efforts on the Environment and Health Action Plan.
The Belgian Presidency has highlighted its firm intention to make progress in the fight against discrimination and to promote equality.
Ánd... with the firm intention to ever again to come back here.
and the firm intention not to sin anymore.
In order to ratify this firm intention, I signed a joint declaration with the ecumenical patriarch, marking a further step along this journey.

Alternatives:

have a firm intention
possess firm intention
maintain firm intention
hold firm intention
retain firm intention

have a firm intention

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is the more standard and commonly used form. It is grammatically complete and suitable for both spoken and written English.

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have a firm intention
Man manifests the most disgraceful spectacle by starting to read a book with a firm intention not to take into consideration its contents.
It also allows scope for being able in future to give notification of a merger as soon as there is a firm intention to sign a contract.
It was after these many attacks a harder defense movement was born with a firm intention to protect the region.
In October, a contract with Airbus on a firm intention to purchase four new aircraft type A319 was signed, which would join the growing medium haul fleet.
It is my firm intention to continue to drive forward the European fight against racism.
It is our firm intention to give new impetus to international negotiations.
Our firm intention is to return the sign of a pleasant and complete holiday.
A new French army arrives in Germany with the firm intention to revenge Rosbach.
Have you, Steven, a firm intention... to take unto yourself as wife, Angela?
However, it sometimes (but more rarely) occurs that I do not participate in a vote in order to show a firm intention, which is very different from that of abstention.
Even then, there was tangible evidence of a firm intention of clearing away the past, looking forward, uniting the people's own abilities with the possibilities of modern technology and bringing about an unparalleled modernisation of the economy and the administration.
They then discuss philosophical issues arising out of Kirillov's firm intention to commit suicide in the near future.
The Mayor had the firm intention to rebuild a cinema in the town.
It is our firm intention - the Grand Master announced - to continue and, where possible, to expand this work in the future.
And it is my firm intention to prise open his purse.
Beyond this rather technical term hides Parliament's firm intention to place Member States on track for an improved system of controls for EU funds.
It is the Commission's firm intention to abide by these guidelines on compliance with Member States' constitutional arrangements when implementing target-based contracts and agreements.
EQUAL should live up to its name, and this is my firm intention.
I should also like to reiterate the firm intention of the Commission to continue its efforts on the Environment and Health Action Plan.
The Belgian Presidency has highlighted its firm intention to make progress in the fight against discrimination and to promote equality.

Alternatives:

have firm intention
possess a firm intention
maintain a firm intention
hold a firm intention
retain a firm intention

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