intent

Speech parts

1. intent - Noun

2. intent - Adjective

3. intent - Adjective Satellite

Meaning

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.

The act of turning the mind toward an object; hence, a design; a purpose; intention; meaning; drift; aim.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

design purpose aim intention purport end meaning plan object spirit absorbed wrapped captive engrossed will

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Antonyms

loth remote accident uncertain ambiguous luck

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Hypernyms

end meaning goal significance import signification

Hyponyms

will view idea mind sake cross-purpose

Phrases with the word

intent on criminal intent man of good intent with full intent intent look be intent on

Examples

that engrossed look or rapt delight Source: Internet

enwrapped in dreams Source: Internet

so intent on this fantastic...narrative that she hardly stirred Source: Internet

rapt with wonder Source: Internet

wrapped in thought Source: Internet

his intent was to provide a new translation Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

intensiveness intensivist intensivity intent look intent on intent shell