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- DictionaryIn·tent/inˈtent/
noun
- 1. intention or purpose: "with alarm she realized his intent"
adjective
- 1. resolved or determined to do (something): "the administration was intent on achieving greater efficiency"
- 2. (especially of a look) showing earnest and eager attention: "a curiously intent look on her face"
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.
INTENT meaning: 1. giving all your attention to something: 2. to be determined to do or achieve something: 3. the…. Learn more.
Intent definition: something that someone is intending or meaning to do or achieve; purpose or objective. See examples of INTENT used in a sentence.
If you are intent on doing something, you are determined to get it done. If you have an intent, you have a motive or purpose. Intention and intent are synonyms, but with a subtle difference.
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.
Something intended. The state of mind necessary for an act to constitute a crime. One's mental attitude, including purpose, will, determination, etc., at the time of doing an act. The perpetrator’s frame of mind in committing an criminal act. Firmly directed or fixed; earnest; intense.
something that is intended; aim; purpose; design. 2. the act of intending. 3. law. the will or purpose with which one does an act. 4. implicit meaning; connotation. 5. See to all intents and purposes.
to be determined to do or achieve something: She seems intent on winning this year's tennis tournament. giving a lot of attention to something: She had an intent look on her face.
Intent definition: something that is planned, proposed, or intended; purpose; design; intention. See examples of INTENT used in a sentence.
Definition of intent noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
