intent

Meaning

Noun

1. Something that is intended.
2. The state of someone’s mind at the time of committing an offence.

Adj

1. Firmly fixed or concentrated on something.
2. Engrossed.
3. Unwavering from a course of action.

Synonyms

purpose

intention

aim

plan

goal

objective

design

fixed

concentrated

purport

target

end

🔚

butt

absorbed

resolute

steadfast

spirit

meaning

determined

attentive

object

wrapped

idea

💡

captive

scheme

significance

steady

engrossed

eager

volition

intension

enwrapped

intendment

piercing

point

preposition

project

proposal

purposeful

purposely

quizzical

readiness

reason

sake

🍶

scope

searching

secret

㊙️

seek

🔍

set

term

thought

💭

timetable

try

unswerving

unwavering

venture

wholeheartedly

will

wish

word

conception

arrect

absentminded

adherent

aim at

animus

attached

attempt

careful

close

connotation

desire

destination

determination

devoted

discussion

disposition

earnest

firm

haunted

hellbent

hell-bent

illustration

import

inclination

inquisitive

insinuation

involved

mind

mindful

motive

observant

obsessed

occupied

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ɪnˈtɛnt/

Etymology

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.

Sentences

There were several battles with the Viet Minh , who were intent on achieving independence .