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intent
1[ in-tent ]
noun
- something that someone is intending or meaning to do or achieve; purpose or objective:
The committee's original intent was to raise funds.
- the act or fact of meaning to do something:
Any identified individual found to have violated this rule with intent will be suspended from all participation in the forum.
Synonyms: , ,
- Law. the state of a person's mind that directs their actions toward a specific object:
He was arrested for possession of cocaine with intent to distribute.
- the meaning or significance of something said, written, or done:
I think this summary captures the intent of her lengthy speech.
It’s difficult to understand the intent of your actions—please explain.
intent
2[ in-tent ]
adjective
- firmly or steadfastly fixed or directed, as the eyes or mind:
an intent gaze.
Synonyms:
- having the attention sharply focused or fixed on something:
intent on one's job.
Synonyms:
- determined or resolved; having the mind or will fixed on some goal:
intent on revenge.
Synonyms: ,
Antonyms: , , ,
an intent person.
intent
/ ɪˈɛԳ /
noun
- something that is intended; aim; purpose; design
- the act of intending
- law the will or purpose with which one does an act
- implicit meaning; connotation
- to all intents and purposesfor all practical purposes; virtually
adjective
- firmly fixed; determined; concentrated
an intent look
- postpositive; usually foll by on or upon having the fixed intention (of); directing one's mind or energy (to)
intent on committing a crime
Derived Forms
- ˈٱԳٲԱ, noun
- ˈٱԳٱ, adverb
Other Word Forms
- ·ٱԳ· adverb
- ·ٱԳ·Ա noun
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of intent1
Idioms and Phrases
- to / for all intents and purposes, for all practical purposes; practically speaking; virtually:
The book is, to all intents and purposes, a duplication of earlier efforts.
More idioms and phrases containing intent
see to all intents and purposes .Synonym Study
Example Sentences
It was a reminder, a statement of intent.
Before the ceasefire collapsed last month, Hamas fighters seemed intent on highly visible displays of power.
“The things all the committees are trying to do is not only carry out the voters’ intent, but make the public glad they voted for this,” Sewill said.
“We saw what was possible for that one year. By the time that President Biden left office, every service metric was moving in a better direction… and now these guys seem intent on sinking it.”
Lam, who had stayed in class with the last four students, tucked her laptop, lunch and several pairs of ears underneath her arms and opened the door, intent on leading her kids to the buses.
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Definitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023
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