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Definition of intent in English: intentnoun ɪnˈtɛntɪnˈtɛnt mass nounIntention or purpose. with alarm she realized his intent count noun a real intent to cut back on social programmes Synonyms aim, purpose, intention, objective, object, goal, target, end design, plan, scheme resolve, resolution, determination wish, desire, ambition, idea, dream, aspiration, hope
adjective ɪnˈtɛntɪnˈtɛnt 1intent on/uponDetermined to do (something) the government was intent on achieving greater efficiency Example sentencesExamples - He said he was intent on protecting direct payments to Ireland which were worth 2 billion euro annually.
- Chip's face was firm and Kim could tell he was intent on keeping himself above water.
- Second, many advisers are still intent on chasing high returns.
- Mr Elliott said councillors were ‘upset’ that the youngsters seemed so intent on wreaking havoc.
- According to reports, the accidents were caused by a man who was intent on killing himself.
- I was intent on giving a few of my friends some motivation to get them done early.
- He has secured planning permission to develop the house and grounds, but is intent on also converting the castle into an annex of the hotel.
- They will no doubt be intent on making it one to remember.
- What Wales didn't have was a confidence that reflected their ability or a culture that was intent on building that confidence.
- Now, decades since those heady days, two Irish businessmen are intent on waging their own space race.
- He also warned their opposition could backfire because he was now intent on deregulating the restaurant sector.
- They were intent on driving the Portuguese out of this tropical paradise and claiming it for themselves.
- It is also the only music station which is not intent on fleecing 16 to 24-year-olds.
- The couple are intent on keeping Lucy in touch with her roots.
- But the contest was far from over as the two international challengers were intent on playing their hands late.
- And no matter what people say she is quite intent on fulfilling that dream.
- Burley understands the mood though, and is intent on lifting it.
- The assumption is that the Bank of England is intent on tightening policy over the coming months, but its decisions will depend on the data.
- The joy of it is that we still don't know where it's headed; but we're absolutely intent on enjoying the ride.
- If they are intent on doing something, then they will do it.
Synonyms bent, set, determined, insistent, fixed, resolved, hell-bent, keen firm about, committed to single-minded about, inflexible about, obsessive about, obsessed with, fanatical about, fixated on determined to, resolved to, anxious to, impatient to - 1.1 Attentively occupied with.
Gill was intent on her gardening magazine Example sentencesExamples - But the women take no notice of their admirers, so intent are they on their own conversation.
- He was very intent on this task, as if he fancied himself a latter-day St. Francis.
- Mr McCall said the management was still ‘more intent on imposition than negotiation’.
- I was so intent in my thoughts, that it took a while for me to realize that Randilyn had stopped playing.
Synonyms attentive, absorbed, engrossed, fascinated, enthralled, enrapt, rapt, focused, earnest, concentrated, concentrating, intense, studious, fixed, steady, steadfast, occupied, preoccupied, wrapped up, alert, watchful, observant
2(of a look or expression) showing earnest and eager attention. a curiously intent look on her face Example sentencesExamples - He stood up, wiping his hands on his breeches, and a more intent look on his face.
- The same eyes were looking at me, almost burning me with their intent gaze.
- He had a concerned expression on his face that was so intent I've never seen it before.
- I was preoccupied with this useless energy when a huge man approached with an intent look on his face.
- Chase stepped back and simply regarded me with an intent stare that made me squirm unconsciously.
- She has an unsettling intent look, and seems to see things the people around her don't.
- With an intent stare, she gazed into the flames, seeming to go into a trance.
- Jacqui turned from his intent gaze and stared out the window of the carriage.
- Danny looked up to see Cameron at the door, leaning back against it with an intent look in his eyes.
- She looked Mike directly in the eyes, catching the intent green eyed gaze head on.
- She stares into the light without flinching, her expression deadly serious and intent.
- Ronnie looked back at him with an intent gaze, his assuring smile suggesting he awaited an answer.
- I glanced at him, seeing his intent face, and decided against something sarcastic.
- His gaze was intent, and my face was hot, but I couldn't think of what to say next.
- I looked around and saw Dame coming towards me with an intent look in his eyes, and I laughed.
Synonyms enthusiastic, avid, eager, ardent, passionate, fervent, fervid, impassioned, wholehearted, zestful, zealous, driven
Phrases to all intents and purposes In all important respects. a man who was to all intents and purposes illiterate Example sentencesExamples - His career, to all intents and purposes, was already over.
- It is, to all intents and purposes, an attempt to rebrand Egypt.
- That, to all intents and purposes, ends his year from a playing perspective.
- But as Harold says, to all intents and purposes, they are very accepting of Camilla.
- And that, folks, is it, to all intents and purposes.
- But to all intents and purposes that is exactly what the government initially did.
- In fact there was, to all intents and purposes, no plane.
- I am, to all intents and purposes, a private person.
- This is, to all intents and purposes, a pop record.
- The General Election campaign, to all intents and purposes, is well underway.
Synonyms in effect, effectively, in essence, essentially, virtually, practically, in practical terms, for all practical purposes, in all important respects
With the intention of committing a crime. he denied arson with intent to endanger life Example sentencesExamples - They are also charged with possessing an imitation firearm with intent to commit an offence.
- He faces charges of attempted arson and having articles with intent to destroy or damage property.
- That certainly could not have affected the verdict on the wounding with intent.
- At an earlier hearing Carter pleaded guilty to arson with intent to endanger life.
- The teenagers pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit grievous bodily harm with intent.
Origin Middle English: from Old French entent, entente, based on Latin intendere (see intend). The adjective is from Latin intentus, past participle of intendere. Definition of intent in US English: intentnouninˈtentɪnˈtɛnt Intention or purpose. with alarm she realized his intent a real intent to cut back on social programs Synonyms aim, purpose, intention, objective, object, goal, target, end
adjectiveinˈtentɪnˈtɛnt 1intent on/uponpredicative Resolved or determined to do (something) the administration was intent on achieving greater efficiency Example sentencesExamples - And no matter what people say she is quite intent on fulfilling that dream.
- If they are intent on doing something, then they will do it.
- The assumption is that the Bank of England is intent on tightening policy over the coming months, but its decisions will depend on the data.
- Mr Elliott said councillors were ‘upset’ that the youngsters seemed so intent on wreaking havoc.
- Second, many advisers are still intent on chasing high returns.
- He also warned their opposition could backfire because he was now intent on deregulating the restaurant sector.
- Chip's face was firm and Kim could tell he was intent on keeping himself above water.
- What Wales didn't have was a confidence that reflected their ability or a culture that was intent on building that confidence.
- They were intent on driving the Portuguese out of this tropical paradise and claiming it for themselves.
- They will no doubt be intent on making it one to remember.
- Now, decades since those heady days, two Irish businessmen are intent on waging their own space race.
- He said he was intent on protecting direct payments to Ireland which were worth 2 billion euro annually.
- The couple are intent on keeping Lucy in touch with her roots.
- It is also the only music station which is not intent on fleecing 16 to 24-year-olds.
- I was intent on giving a few of my friends some motivation to get them done early.
- The joy of it is that we still don't know where it's headed; but we're absolutely intent on enjoying the ride.
- But the contest was far from over as the two international challengers were intent on playing their hands late.
- Burley understands the mood though, and is intent on lifting it.
- According to reports, the accidents were caused by a man who was intent on killing himself.
- He has secured planning permission to develop the house and grounds, but is intent on also converting the castle into an annex of the hotel.
Synonyms bent, set, determined, insistent, fixed, resolved, hell-bent, keen - 1.1 Attentively occupied with.
Jill was intent on her gardening magazine Example sentencesExamples - He was very intent on this task, as if he fancied himself a latter-day St. Francis.
- Mr McCall said the management was still ‘more intent on imposition than negotiation’.
- But the women take no notice of their admirers, so intent are they on their own conversation.
- I was so intent in my thoughts, that it took a while for me to realize that Randilyn had stopped playing.
Synonyms attentive, absorbed, engrossed, fascinated, enthralled, enrapt, rapt, focused, earnest, concentrated, concentrating, intense, studious, fixed, steady, steadfast, occupied, preoccupied, wrapped up, alert, watchful, observant
2(especially of a look) showing earnest and eager attention. a curiously intent look on her face Example sentencesExamples - She looked Mike directly in the eyes, catching the intent green eyed gaze head on.
- Danny looked up to see Cameron at the door, leaning back against it with an intent look in his eyes.
- She stares into the light without flinching, her expression deadly serious and intent.
- The same eyes were looking at me, almost burning me with their intent gaze.
- He stood up, wiping his hands on his breeches, and a more intent look on his face.
- I glanced at him, seeing his intent face, and decided against something sarcastic.
- Chase stepped back and simply regarded me with an intent stare that made me squirm unconsciously.
- I looked around and saw Dame coming towards me with an intent look in his eyes, and I laughed.
- Jacqui turned from his intent gaze and stared out the window of the carriage.
- Ronnie looked back at him with an intent gaze, his assuring smile suggesting he awaited an answer.
- With an intent stare, she gazed into the flames, seeming to go into a trance.
- I was preoccupied with this useless energy when a huge man approached with an intent look on his face.
- He had a concerned expression on his face that was so intent I've never seen it before.
- She has an unsettling intent look, and seems to see things the people around her don't.
- His gaze was intent, and my face was hot, but I couldn't think of what to say next.
Synonyms enthusiastic, avid, eager, ardent, passionate, fervent, fervid, impassioned, wholehearted, zestful, zealous, driven
Phrases to all intents and purposes In all important respects. a man who was to all intents and purposes illiterate Example sentencesExamples - It is, to all intents and purposes, an attempt to rebrand Egypt.
- But to all intents and purposes that is exactly what the government initially did.
- His career, to all intents and purposes, was already over.
- And that, folks, is it, to all intents and purposes.
- The General Election campaign, to all intents and purposes, is well underway.
- In fact there was, to all intents and purposes, no plane.
- This is, to all intents and purposes, a pop record.
- I am, to all intents and purposes, a private person.
- But as Harold says, to all intents and purposes, they are very accepting of Camilla.
- That, to all intents and purposes, ends his year from a playing perspective.
Synonyms in effect, effectively, in essence, essentially, virtually, practically, in practical terms, for all practical purposes, in all important respects
With the intention of committing a specified crime. he denied arson with intent to endanger life charges of wounding with intent Example sentencesExamples - He faces charges of attempted arson and having articles with intent to destroy or damage property.
- They are also charged with possessing an imitation firearm with intent to commit an offence.
- At an earlier hearing Carter pleaded guilty to arson with intent to endanger life.
- The teenagers pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit grievous bodily harm with intent.
- That certainly could not have affected the verdict on the wounding with intent.
Origin Middle English: from Old French entent, entente, based on Latin intendere (see intend). The adjective is from Latin intentus, past participle of intendere. |