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intent

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[ in-tent ]
/ ɪnˈtɛnt /
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adjective

firmly or steadfastly fixed or directed, as the eyes or mind: an intent gaze.
having the attention sharply focused or fixed on something: intent on one's job.
determined or resolved; having the mind or will fixed on some goal: intent on revenge.
earnest; intense: an intent person.

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RELATED WORDS

labor, energy, activity, enterprise, concentration, thinking, mind, scrutiny, thought, consideration, debate, earnestness, solemnity, gravity, sincerity, perseverance, eagerness, zest, diligence, ardor

Nearby words

intensity, intensive, intensive care, intensive care unit, intensively, intent, intention, intention movement, intention spasm, intention tremor, intentional

Origin of intent

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1600–10; < Latin intentus taut, intent, past participle of intendere to intend; cf. intense
SYNONYMS FOR intent
1, 2 concentrated.
3 resolute, set.
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Related formsin·tent·ly, adverbin·tent·ness, noun
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British Dictionary definitions for intentness

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 Formsintently, adverbintentness, noun

Word 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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Idioms and Phrases with intentness

intent

see to all intents and purposes.

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