intent
ɪnˈtɛnt
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Definition of intent - Reverso English Dictionary

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Adjective

1.
determinationdetermined to do something
  • She was intent on finishing the project before the deadline..
determined resolved
2.
attentivepaying great attention to details
  • The detective listened with an intent expression.
attentive focused

Noun

1.
motivationpurpose or aim behind an action
  • Her intent was to help the community.
aim objective purpose
2.
communicationmeaning or significance
  • The intent of her words was misunderstood..
meaning purpose
3.
psychologyRarestate of mind during an actionRare
  • The court examined his intent during the crime.
intention purpose
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Expressions with intent

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written document showing intentions or early agreements before a contract
They signed a letter of intent before the merger.
clear expression of purpose or intention
Her speech was a declaration of intent to lead.
desire to kill someone
The suspect was arrested for having murderous intent.
without a specific purpose
His actions were of no intent, just random movements.
formal declaration of future plans or intentions
The company issued a statement of intent to merge.
in a deliberate or purposeful way
He spoke with intent during the meeting.

Origin of intent

Latin, intendere (stretch towards)

Terms with intent included in their meaning

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hunting
go after with the intent to catch
jokingadj.
humorous intent
said or done in humor
criminal
person who unlawfully kills another with intent
personal intent
firm decision to do or not do something
gun attack
incident where firearms are discharged with intent to harm
communicate intent
make a gesture or action to convey information or instructions
danger
statement of intent to cause harm or pain
crime
illegal entry into a building with intent to steal

Examples of intent in a sentence

  • They were intent on solving the mystery.
  • She had an intent focus on her work.
  • His intent gaze made her nervous.
  • The intent of the meeting was unclear.
  • His intent was questioned during the investigation.
  • The intent behind the gesture was clear to everyone.

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  1. French:déterminé, intention, ...
  2. German:entschlossen, Absicht, ...
  3. Italian:determinata, intento, ...
  4. Spanish:resuelta, intención, ...
  5. Portuguese:determinado, intenção, ...
  6. Chinese:坚决的, 意图, ...
  7. Japanese:決意している, 意図, ...
  8. Arabic:مُصَمِّم, نِيَّة, ...
  9. Hebrew:נָחוּשׁ, כַּוָּנָה, ...
  10. Russian:намеренный, намерение, ...
  11. Ukrainian:рішучий, намір, ...
  12. Hindi:तत्पर, इरादा, ...
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