Intent

Quick meaning: Intent is a noun meaning Something that is intended.

Meaning

Something that is intended.

More Meanings

1. (law) The state of someone’s mind at the time of committing an offence.
2. Firmly fixed or concentrated on something.
3. Engrossed.
4. Unwavering from a course of action.

Example Sentences

a mind intent on self-improvement

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

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.

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.

Word Forms

• intents

Synonyms for intent

Depending on context, synonyms include rapt, spirit, attentive, purpose, engrossed, concentrated.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include intention, purpose, attentive, concentrated, engrossed, absorbed.

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