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intent

in·tent

UK/ɪnˈtɛnt/ US/ˌɪˈntɛnt/ fairly common
adjective (2) noun (2)

adjective

1.

directed with intense concentration

  • “a fixed stare”
  • “an intent gaze”
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2.

wholly absorbed as in thought

  • “deep in thought”
  • “that engrossed look or rapt delight”
  • “the book had her totally engrossed”
  • “enwrapped in dreams”
  • “so intent on this fantastic...narrative that she hardly stirred” Walter de la Mare
  • “rapt with wonder”
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noun

1.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

  • “his intent was to provide a new translation”
  • “good intentions are not enough”
  • “it was created with the conscious aim of answering immediate needs”
  • “he made no secret of his designs”
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Origin

Existing since Middle English entente, from Old French entent or entente, ultimately from Latin intentus. Modified later in spelling to align more closely with the Latin word. Compare intention.

Phrases

  • authorial intent
  • declaration of intent
  • direct intent
  • for all intents and purposes
  • intent filter
  • intent on
  • letter of intent
  • mopery with intent to creep
  • mopery with intent to gawk
  • oblique intent
  • to all intents and purposes
  • with intent

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