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    intent
    /ɪnˈtɛnt/

    noun

    • 1. intention or purpose: "with alarm she realized his intent"

    adjective

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishINTENT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    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:

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › intentIntent Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    1. : a usually clearly formulated or planned intention : aim. the director's intent. 2. a. : the act or fact of intending : purpose. especially : the design or purpose to commit a wrongful or criminal act. admitted wounding him with intent. b. : the state of mind with which an act is done : volition. 3. a. : meaning, significance. b.

  4. www.dictionary.com › browse › intentINTENT Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Intent definition: something that someone is intending or meaning to do or achieve; purpose or objective. See examples of INTENT used in a sentence.

  5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryINTENT | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    INTENT meaning: 1. giving all your attention to something: 2. to be determined to do or achieve something: 3. the…. Learn more.

  6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishINTENT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    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. American English : intent / ɪnˈtɛnt /

  7. www.thefreedictionary.com › intentIntent - definition of intent by The Free Dictionary

    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.

  8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › intentIntent - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    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.

  9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishintent noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

    Definition of intent noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishINTENT | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

    INTENT definition: 1. what someone wants and plans to do: 2. to be determined to do or achieve something: 3. giving…. Learn more.

  11. www.wordreference.com › definition › intentintent - WordReference.com Dictionary of English

    firmly or steadfastly fixed or directed, as the eyes or mind: an intent gaze. having the attention sharply focused or fixed on something: intent on one's job. determined or resolved; having the mind or will fixed on some goal: intent on revenge. earnest; intense: an intent person.