intent

Plural: intents

Noun

• Purpose or aim; a determination to do something.
• 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"
• the intended meaning of a communication
• Something that is intended.
• The state of someone’s mind at the time of committing an offence.

Adjective Satellite

• giving or marked by complete attention to; ; ; - Walter de la Mare
  • "so intent on this fantastic...narrative that she hardly stirred"

Adj

• Firmly fixed or concentrated on something.
• Engrossed.
• Unwavering from a course of action.

Examples

• a mind intent on self-improvement
• His INTENT was clear: block every premium square to deny his opponent points.

Synonyms

absorbed, aim, captive, design, engrossed, enwrapped, intention, purport, purpose, spirit, wrapped

Related Words

for all intents and purposes, intend, intense, intensive, intent on, intention, intently, to all intents and purposes, with intent

Anagrams of intent