intent
1[ in-tent ]
/ ɪnˈtɛnt /
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Idioms about intent
to / for all intents and purposes, for all practical purposes; practically speaking; virtually: The book is, to all intents and purposes, a duplication of earlier efforts.
Origin of intent
1First recorded in 1175–1225; Middle English, from Late Latin intentus “an aim, purpose,” from Latin intentus “a stretching out,” equivalent to inten(dere) + -tus suffix of verbal action; replacing Middle English entent(e), from Old French, from Late Latin, as above; see intend
synonym study for intent
1. See intention.
WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH intent
intense, intentsOther definitions for intent (2 of 2)
intent2
[ in-tent ]
/ ɪnˈtɛnt /
adjective
OPPOSITES FOR intent
Origin of intent
2OTHER WORDS FROM intent
in·tent·ly, adverbin·tent·ness, nounDictionary.com Unabridged
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How to use intent in a sentence
British Dictionary definitions for intent
intent
/ (ɪnˈtɛnt) /
noun
adjective
firmly fixed; determined; concentratedan intent look
(postpositive; usually foll by on or upon) having the fixed intention (of); directing one's mind or energy (to)intent on committing a crime
Derived forms of intent
intently, adverbintentness, nounWord Origin for intent
C13 (in the sense: intention): from Late Latin intentus aim, intent, from Latin: a stretching out; see intend
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Other Idioms and Phrases with intent
intent
see to all intents and purposes.
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