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- Dictionaryintent/ɪnˈtɛnt/
noun
- 1. intention or purpose: "with alarm she realized his intent"
adjective
- 1. determined to do (something): "the government was intent on achieving greater efficiency" Similar Opposite
- 2. (of a look or expression) showing earnest and eager attention: "a curiously intent look on her face"
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to be determined to do or achieve something: I've tried persuading her not to go but she's intent on it. See more. intent. noun [ U ] law formal or specialized uk / ɪnˈtent / us / ɪnˈtent / C2. the fact that you want and plan to do something:
The meaning of INTENT is a usually clearly formulated or planned intention : aim. How to use intent in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Intent.
1. adjective. If you are intent on doing something, you are eager and determined to do it. The rebels are obviously intent on keeping up the pressure. [ + on/upon] 2. adjective. If someone does something in an intent way, they pay great attention to what they are doing. [written] She looked from one intent face to another.
Intent definition: something that someone is intending or meaning to do or achieve; purpose or objective. See examples of INTENT used in a sentence.
Intention and intent are synonyms, but with a subtle difference. Intention implies a general desire or plan to accomplish something, while intent is a little stronger, indicating a firm resolve to get it done. Intent can be used as a noun or adjective.
1. something that is intended; aim; purpose; design. 2. the act of intending. 3. (Law) law the will or purpose with which one does an act. 4. implicit meaning; connotation. 5. to all intents and purposes for all practical purposes; virtually. adj. 6. firmly fixed; determined; concentrated: an intent look.
INTENT definition: 1. what someone wants and plans to do: 2. to be determined to do or achieve something: 3. giving…. Learn more.
intent (to do something) what you intend to do synonym intention. She denies possessing the drug with intent to supply. He was charged with wounding with intent. a letter/statement of intent; His intent is clearly not to placate his critics.
Definition of intent adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
noun. An act or instance of intending. Webster's New World. Something intended. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. The state of mind necessary for an act to constitute a crime. American Heritage. Similar definitions. One's mental attitude, including purpose, will, determination, etc., at the time of doing an act. Webster's New World.
