[Grammar] intention of /to

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Will17

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Hello!

Is there a difference between: to have the intention of doing something/to have the intention to do something?

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'I intend to go out later'.

'I have the intention of going out later.'

'It is my intention to go out later.'

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'I intend to go out later'.

'I have the intention of going out later.'

'It is my intention to go out later.'

Rover

Thank you.

So we never say:I have the intention to do something?
 

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I wouldn't say it, but I can't answer for everyone in the English-speaking world.

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