intent

1 of 2

noun

in·tent in-ˈtent How to pronounce intent (audio)

: a usually clearly formulated or planned intention : aim

the director's intent

: the act or fact of intending : purpose

especially : the design or purpose to commit a wrongful or criminal act

admitted wounding him with intent

: the state of mind with which an act is done : volition

: meaning, significance

: connotation sense 3

intent

2 of 2

adjective

: directed with strained or eager attention : concentrated

: having the mind, attention, or will concentrated on something or some end or purpose

intent on their work

intentness noun

Example Sentences

Noun She thinks I'm trying to make things difficult for her, but that's not my intent. The intent of the law is to protect consumers. He was charged with assault with intent to kill. Adjective intent on finishing her sculpture in time for the group show he was so intent on his work that he didn't hear the dog bark

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

There was no harmful intent, but Tanenbaum had an intense feeling of needing to hide.

WIRED, 3 Sep. 2022 Both Firtash and Giuliani deny that this was the intent of any of this financing.

Casey Michel, The New Republic, 4 Aug. 2022 Snake in the Grass is a new competition series in which four contestants join together to win $100,000 — but one of them is a saboteur intent on undermining the team's efforts and winning the cash for him or herself.

Sam Gillette, PEOPLE.com, 1 Aug. 2022 Last week Griner pleaded guilty to the drug trafficking charge, telling the judge: 'But there was no intent.

Richard Galant, CNN, 17 July 2022 That did not appear to be Biden’s intent, and the president has long made clear his discomfort with the crown prince.

BostonGlobe.com, 15 July 2022 She was pronounced dead at the scene, and police say there does not appear to be criminal intent involved.

Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 15 July 2022 Even if this wasn't the intent from the get-go, the matter has since evolved.

Nick Romano, EW.com, 3 July 2022 But that was not the intent of the law, according to its lead sponsor, Rep. Ed Setzler, R-Acworth.

Jozsef Papp, ajc, 24 June 2022

Adjective

Prominent party members seem intent on insisting that everything is fine, even as numerous policy issues spin out of control.

Karl Rove, WSJ, 14 Sep. 2022 Mehta and Chopra, who based this new season on writings by a former Delhi police commissioner, seem intent on even-handedly probing the strains of explosive growth, of a megacity bursting at its own seams.

Taylor Antrim, Vogue, 26 Aug. 2022 Her successor, Melania Trump, didn’t seem intent on wresting the title back into neutral territory.

Robin Givhan, Washington Post, 19 July 2022 Letterman didn’t seem intent on asking Eilish about her diagnosis until midway through their interview, when Eilish jerked her head to one side.

Lauren Puckett-pope, ELLE, 25 May 2022 Despite the market volatility roiling the tech sector right now, most founders still seem intent on raising money at unicorn ($1 billion or more) valuations, regardless of their companies’ scale.

Dharmesh Thakker, Forbes, 22 Apr. 2022 And more lockdowns could be possible moving forward, as authorities seem intent on maintaining strict restrictions in the country.

Will Daniel, Fortune, 28 Mar. 2022 But some of the freshmen firebrands seem more intent on grabbing headlines and turning the House into a venue for Trump's vengeance campaign.

Melanie Zanona, CNN, 8 Mar. 2022 Boehly, who bought the club alongside Clearlake Capital Group, had been intent on making a statement in his first transfer window with Chelsea.

Joshua Robinson, WSJ, 2 Sep. 2022 See More

Legal Definition

intent

noun

in·tent in-ˈtent How to pronounce intent (audio)

: the act or fact of intending: as

: the design or purpose to commit a wrongful or criminal act

called also criminal intent

compare knowledge, mens rea, motive, negligence

: the purpose to commit a tortious act having consequences that the actor desires and believes or knows will occur

— constructive intent

: intent that is inferred to exist (as from willfulness or recklessness) in relation to an act

— criminal intent

: intent sense 1a

— general intent

: intent to perform an illegal act without the desire for further consequences or a precise result there was a general intent to assault but not to kill

— specific intent

: intent to perform an illegal act with the knowledge or purpose that particular results will or may ensue assaulted him with specific intent to kill

— transferred intent

: intent attributed to a person who intends to cause another harm when the harm is accidentally inflicted on an unintended victim

: a doctrine in tort and criminal law: a wrongdoer who causes harm to a person other than the one intended may nevertheless be held to have intended the harmful result

: intendment see also legislative intent

: the purpose of a document (as a contract or will)

: the aim or goal of a person in creating a document or taking an action

the court's attempt to fulfill the donor's intent

the intent of the contracting parties implied by their language

noun

as in purpose

something that one hopes or intends to accomplish I'm sorry that I hurt your feelings; that wasn't my intent

Synonyms & Similar Words

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purpose
intention
goal
plan
aim
objective
idea
object
ambition
thing
dream
meaning
target
aspiration
design
ideal
point
end
mark
bourne
project
name of the game
hope
bourn
desire
pretension
mind
wish
scheme
plot
holy grail
destination
grail
terminus
nirvana

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

way
means
method

as in intention

the idea that is conveyed or intended to be conveyed to the mind by language, symbol, or action the wording was a little unclear, but I think I grasped the intent

Synonyms & Similar Words

intention
meaning
sense
content
significance
import
definition
implication
theme
message
purport
connotation
nature
drift
signification
indication
motive
essence
denotation
suggestion
topic
spirit
tenor
clue
subject
hint
acceptance
cue
stuff
soul
intimation
heart
question
burden
matter
quick
core
inkling
bottom
point
kernel
gist
marrow
essentiality
nucleus
motif
crux
acceptation
pith
nub

intent

2 of 2

adjective

as in resolute

fully committed to achieving a goal intent on finishing her sculpture in time for the group show

Synonyms & Similar Words

resolute
determined
out
decisive
positive
purposeful
firm
confident
bound
adamant
set
resolved
serious
single-minded
willful
earnest
sure
hell-bent (on or upon)
certain
vehement
do-or-die
bent (on or upon)
persistent
unwavering
unswerving
on one's mettle
steady
unrelenting
uncompromising
unfaltering
unhesitating
hardened
implacable
stubborn
unbending
bitter
cocksure
perverse
unyielding
pertinacious
obdurate
tenacious
hard
wilful
mulish
adamantine
immovable
pigheaded
inflexible
rigid
headstrong
hardheaded
dogged
self-willed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

hesitant
doubtful
uncertain
undetermined
unsure
unresolved
faltering
suspicious
wavering
indecisive
dubious
irresolute
skeptical
reluctant
unconvinced
undecided
vacillating
distrustful
loath
unsettled
mistrustful
weak-kneed
disinclined
loth
loathe
indisposed

as in focused

having the mind fixed on something he was so intent on his work that he didn't hear the dog bark

Synonyms & Similar Words

focused
interested
immersed
absorbed
all ears
attentive
rapt
deep
involved
engrossed
engaged
enthralled
observant
focussed
conscious
intrigued
watchful
alert
alive
hypnotized
mesmerized
open-eyed
wide-awake

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

absent
inattentive
oblivious
distracted
unfocused
abstracted
preoccupied
absentminded
remote
unabsorbed
hazy
dreamy
unfocussed
foggy
lost
disinterested
uninterested
inobservant
apathetic
daydreaming
faraway

Synonym Chooser

Some common synonyms of intent are aim, design, end, goal, intention, objective, object, and purpose. While all these words mean "what one intends to accomplish or attain," intent suggests clearer formulation or greater deliberateness.

the clear intent of the statute

In some situations, the words aim and intent are roughly equivalent. However, aim adds to these implications of effort directed toward attaining or accomplishing.

her aim was to raise film to an art form

While the synonyms design and intent are close in meaning, design implies a more carefully calculated plan.

the order of events came by accident, not design

The words end and intent are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, end stresses the intended effect of action often in distinction or contrast to the action or means as such.

willing to use any means to achieve his end

While in some cases nearly identical to intent, goal suggests something attained only by prolonged effort and hardship.

worked years to reach her goals

Although the words intention and intent have much in common, intention implies little more than what one has in mind to do or bring about.

announced his intention to marry

Object may equal end but more often applies to a more individually determined wish or need.

his constant object was the achievement of pleasure

The meanings of objective and intent largely overlap; however, objective implies something tangible and immediately attainable.

their objective is to seize the oil fields

The words purpose and intent can be used in similar contexts, but purpose suggests a more settled determination.

being successful was her purpose in life

单词	intent
释义	intent 1 of 2 noun in·tent in-ˈtent 1 : a usually clearly formulated or planned intention : aim the director's intent 2 a : the act or fact of intending : purpose especially : the design or purpose to commit a wrongful or criminal act admitted wounding him with intent b : the state of mind with which an act is done : volition 3 a : meaning, significance b : connotation sense 3 intent 2 of 2 adjective 1 : directed with strained or eager attention : concentrated 2 : having the mind, attention, or will concentrated on something or some end or purpose intent on their work intentness noun Synonyms Noun aim ambition aspiration bourne bourn design dream end goal idea ideal intention mark meaning object objective plan point pretension purpose target thing Adjective bent (on or upon) bound decisive determined do-or-die firm hell-bent (on or upon) out purposeful resolute resolved set single-minded See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Noun She thinks I'm trying to make things difficult for her, but that's not my intent. The intent of the law is to protect consumers. He was charged with assault with intent to kill. Adjective intent on finishing her sculpture in time for the group show he was so intent on his work that he didn't hear the dog bark Recent Examples on the Web Noun There was no harmful intent, but Tanenbaum had an intense feeling of needing to hide. WIRED, 3 Sep. 2022 Both Firtash and Giuliani deny that this was the intent of any of this financing. Casey Michel, The New Republic, 4 Aug. 2022 Snake in the Grass is a new competition series in which four contestants join together to win $100,000 — but one of them is a saboteur intent on undermining the team's efforts and winning the cash for him or herself. Sam Gillette, PEOPLE.com, 1 Aug. 2022 Last week Griner pleaded guilty to the drug trafficking charge, telling the judge: 'But there was no intent. Richard Galant, CNN, 17 July 2022 That did not appear to be Biden’s intent, and the president has long made clear his discomfort with the crown prince. BostonGlobe.com, 15 July 2022 She was pronounced dead at the scene, and police say there does not appear to be criminal intent involved. Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 15 July 2022 Even if this wasn't the intent from the get-go, the matter has since evolved. Nick Romano, EW.com, 3 July 2022 But that was not the intent of the law, according to its lead sponsor, Rep. Ed Setzler, R-Acworth. Jozsef Papp, ajc, 24 June 2022 Adjective Prominent party members seem intent on insisting that everything is fine, even as numerous policy issues spin out of control. Karl Rove, WSJ, 14 Sep. 2022 Mehta and Chopra, who based this new season on writings by a former Delhi police commissioner, seem intent on even-handedly probing the strains of explosive growth, of a megacity bursting at its own seams. Taylor Antrim, Vogue, 26 Aug. 2022 Her successor, Melania Trump, didn’t seem intent on wresting the title back into neutral territory. Robin Givhan, Washington Post, 19 July 2022 Letterman didn’t seem intent on asking Eilish about her diagnosis until midway through their interview, when Eilish jerked her head to one side. Lauren Puckett-pope, ELLE, 25 May 2022 Despite the market volatility roiling the tech sector right now, most founders still seem intent on raising money at unicorn ($1 billion or more) valuations, regardless of their companies’ scale. Dharmesh Thakker, Forbes, 22 Apr. 2022 And more lockdowns could be possible moving forward, as authorities seem intent on maintaining strict restrictions in the country. Will Daniel, Fortune, 28 Mar. 2022 But some of the freshmen firebrands seem more intent on grabbing headlines and turning the House into a venue for Trump's vengeance campaign. Melanie Zanona, CNN, 8 Mar. 2022 Boehly, who bought the club alongside Clearlake Capital Group, had been intent on making a statement in his first transfer window with Chelsea. Joshua Robinson, WSJ, 2 Sep. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Noun Middle English entente, from Anglo-French, from Late Latin intentus, from Latin, act of stretching out, from intendere Adjective Latin intentus, from past participle of intendere First Known Use Noun 13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2a Adjective 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing intent intent on/upon (something) letter of intent intent on/upon (something) letter of intent Kids Definition intent 1 of 2 noun in·tent in-ˈtent 1 : what someone plans to do or accomplish : purpose Upsetting her was not my intent. 2 : meaning sense 2 What is the author's intent? intent 2 of 2 adjective 1 : showing concentration or great attention an intent gaze 2 : showing great determination They were intent on going. Legal Definition intent noun in·tent in-ˈtent 1 : the act or fact of intending: as a : the design or purpose to commit a wrongful or criminal act called also criminal intent compare knowledge, mens rea, motive, negligence b : the purpose to commit a tortious act having consequences that the actor desires and believes or knows will occur — constructive intent : intent that is inferred to exist (as from willfulness or recklessness) in relation to an act — criminal intent : intent sense 1a — general intent : intent to perform an illegal act without the desire for further consequences or a precise result there was a general intent to assault but not to kill — specific intent : intent to perform an illegal act with the knowledge or purpose that particular results will or may ensue assaulted him with specific intent to kill — transferred intent : intent attributed to a person who intends to cause another harm when the harm is accidentally inflicted on an unintended victim : a doctrine in tort and criminal law: a wrongdoer who causes harm to a person other than the one intended may nevertheless be held to have intended the harmful result 2 a : intendment see also legislative intent b : the purpose of a document (as a contract or will) c : the aim or goal of a person in creating a document or taking an action the court's attempt to fulfill the donor's intent the intent of the contracting parties implied by their language see also original intent intent 1 of 2 noun 1 as in purpose something that one hopes or intends to accomplish I'm sorry that I hurt your feelings; that wasn't my intent Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance purpose intention goal plan aim objective idea object ambition thing dream meaning target aspiration design ideal point end mark bourne project name of the game hope bourn desire pretension mind wish scheme plot holy grail destination grail terminus nirvana Antonyms & Near Antonyms way means method 2 as in intention the idea that is conveyed or intended to be conveyed to the mind by language, symbol, or action the wording was a little unclear, but I think I grasped the intent Synonyms & Similar Words intention meaning sense content significance import definition implication theme message purport connotation nature drift signification indication motive essence denotation suggestion topic spirit tenor clue subject hint acceptance cue stuff soul intimation heart question burden matter quick core inkling bottom point kernel gist marrow essentiality nucleus motif crux acceptation pith nub intent 2 of 2 adjective 1 as in resolute fully committed to achieving a goal intent on finishing her sculpture in time for the group show Synonyms & Similar Words resolute determined out decisive positive purposeful firm confident bound adamant set resolved serious single-minded willful earnest sure hell-bent (on or upon) certain vehement do-or-die bent (on or upon) persistent unwavering unswerving on one's mettle steady unrelenting uncompromising unfaltering unhesitating hardened implacable stubborn unbending bitter cocksure perverse unyielding pertinacious obdurate tenacious hard wilful mulish adamantine immovable pigheaded inflexible rigid headstrong hardheaded dogged self-willed Antonyms & Near Antonyms hesitant doubtful uncertain undetermined unsure unresolved faltering suspicious wavering indecisive dubious irresolute skeptical reluctant unconvinced undecided vacillating distrustful loath unsettled mistrustful weak-kneed disinclined loth loathe indisposed See More 2 as in focused having the mind fixed on something he was so intent on his work that he didn't hear the dog bark Synonyms & Similar Words focused interested immersed absorbed all ears attentive rapt deep involved engrossed engaged enthralled observant focussed conscious intrigued watchful alert alive hypnotized mesmerized open-eyed wide-awake Antonyms & Near Antonyms absent inattentive oblivious distracted unfocused abstracted preoccupied absentminded remote unabsorbed hazy dreamy unfocussed foggy lost disinterested uninterested inobservant apathetic daydreaming faraway See More Synonym Chooser Some common synonyms of intent are aim, design, end, goal, intention, objective, object, and purpose. While all these words mean "what one intends to accomplish or attain," intent suggests clearer formulation or greater deliberateness. the clear intent of the statute In some situations, the words aim and intent are roughly equivalent. However, aim adds to these implications of effort directed toward attaining or accomplishing. her aim was to raise film to an art form While the synonyms design and intent are close in meaning, design implies a more carefully calculated plan. the order of events came by accident, not design The words end and intent are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, end stresses the intended effect of action often in distinction or contrast to the action or means as such. willing to use any means to achieve his end While in some cases nearly identical to intent, goal suggests something attained only by prolonged effort and hardship. worked years to reach her goals Although the words intention and intent have much in common, intention implies little more than what one has in mind to do or bring about. announced his intention to marry Object may equal end but more often applies to a more individually determined wish or need. his constant object was the achievement of pleasure The meanings of objective and intent largely overlap; however, objective implies something tangible and immediately attainable. their objective is to seize the oil fields The words purpose and intent can be used in similar contexts, but purpose suggests a more settled determination. being successful was her purpose in life
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