intent — English Dictionary

Noun

1. Something that is intended.

   Usage

   • Countable
   • Uncountable

2. The state of someone’s mind at the time of committing an offence.

   Usage

   • Countable
   • Uncountable

Adjective

1. Firmly fixed or concentrated on something.

   Examples

   a mind intent on self-improvement

   Yea more, with his own hand he ſeem’d Intent to aggravate my woe;

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   And it was while all were passionately intent upon the pleasing and snake-like progress of their uncle that a young girl in furs, ascending the stairs two at a time, peeped perfunctorily into the nursery as she passed the hallway—and halted amazed.

   Uruguay were quick to the ball, strong in the tackle and seemed intent on showing they were a better team than had been apparent in their defeat to Costa Rica.

2. Engrossed.

3. Unwavering from a course of action.

Adjective

1. giving or marked by complete attention to

   Synonyms

   captiveabsorbedengrossedenwrappedwrappedrapt

   Examples

   that engrossed look of rapt delight

   enwrapped in dreams

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   rapt with wonder

   wrapped in thought

Noun

1. an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

   Synonyms

   purposeintentionaimdesign

   Broader terms

   goalend

   Examples

   his intent was to provide a new translation

   good intentions are not enough

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   it was created with the conscious aim of answering immediate needs

   he made no secret of his designs

2. the intended meaning of a communication

   Synonyms

   purportspirit

   Broader terms

   meaningsignificancesignificationimport