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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. intently. noun [ U ] law formal or specialized uk / ɪnˈtent / us / ɪnˈtent / C2. the fact that you want and plan to do something:
INTENT meaning: 1. giving all your attention to something: 2. to be determined to do or achieve something: 3. the…. Learn more.
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.
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: something that someone is intending or meaning to do or achieve; purpose or objective. See examples of INTENT used in a sentence.
INTENT meaning: 1. what someone wants and plans to do: 2. to be determined to do or achieve something: 3. giving…. Learn more.
Definitions of 'intent'. 1. If you are intent on doing something, you are eager and determined to do it. [...] 2. If someone does something in an intent way, they pay great attention to what they are doing. [written] [...] 3. A person's intent is their intention to do something.
Definition of intent adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
