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Meaning of 'intent' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Intent [ a.]
- Closely directed; strictly attentive; bent; -- said of the mind, thoughts, etc.; as, a mind intent on self-improvement.
- Having the mind closely directed to or bent on an object; sedulous; eager in pursuit of an object; -- formerly with to, but now with on; as, intent on business or pleasure.
2 . Intent [ n.]
- The act of turning the mind toward an object; hence, a design; a purpose; intention; meaning; drift; aim.

Meaning of 'intent' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . intent [ n]
Meaning (1):
- an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
Example in sentence:
  • good intentions are not enough;
  • he made no secret of his designs;
  • his intent was to provide a new translation;
  • it was created with the conscious aim of answering immediate needs
2 . intent [ s]
Meaning (2):
- giving or marked by complete attention to
Example in sentence:
  • enwrapped in dreams;
  • rapt with wonder;
  • so intent on this fantastic...narrative that she hardly stirred;
  • that engrossed look or rapt delight;
  • wrapped in thought

Nearby Words:

intact intactable intactible intagli intagliated intaglio intaglius intail intake intaminated

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