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(ɪntent)
Word forms: plural intents
1. adjective
If you are intent on doing something, you are eager and determined to do it.
The rebels are obviously intent on keeping up the pressure. [+ on/upon]
2. adjective
If someone does something in an intent way, they pay great attention to what they are doing.
[written]
She looked from one intent face to another.
Rodney had been intent on every word.
Synonyms: absorbed, focused, fixed, earnest More Synonyms of intent
intently adverb [ADVERB after verb]
He listened intently, then slammed down the phone.
Synonyms: attentively, closely, hard, keenly More Synonyms of intent
3. variable noun
A person's intent is their intention to do something.
[formal]
...a strong statement of intent on arms control.
Two men will appear before Birmingham magistrates' court today charged with possessionof arms with intent to endanger life.
Synonyms: intention, aim, purpose, meaning More Synonyms of intent
4. 
See to all intents and purposes/to all intents

intent in British English

(ɪnˈtɛnt)
noun
1. 
something that is intended; aim; purpose; design
2. 
the act of intending
3.  law
the will or purpose with which one does an act
4. 
implicit meaning; connotation
5.  to all intents and purposes
adjective
6. 
firmly fixed; determined; concentrated
an intent look
7. (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
intently (inˈtently)
adverb
intentness (inˈtentness)
noun
Word origin
C13 (in the sense: intention): from Late Latin intentus aim, intent, from Latin: a stretching out; see intend

intent in American English

(ɪnˈtɛnt; for n., also ˈɪnˌtɛnt)
adjective
1. 
firmly directed or fixed; earnest; intense
an intent look
2. 
a. 
having the mind or attention firmly directed or fixed; engrossed
intent on his studies
b. 
strongly resolved
intent on going
noun
3. 
an act or instance of intending
4. 
something intended
; specif.,
a. 
a purpose; object; aim
b. 
meaning or import
5.  Law
one's mental attitude, including purpose, will, determination, etc., at the time of doing an act
SIMILAR WORDS:  inˈtention
Idioms:
to all intents and purposes
Derived forms
intently (inˈtently)
adverb
intentness (inˈtentness)
noun
Word origin
L intentus, pp. of intendere: see intend

Examples of 'intent' in a sentence
intent

Connections seem intent on keeping her busy again this autumn.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
High tackles didn't drip into the culture of the game through malicious intent to hurt opponents.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Both these teams have got a lot better in recent times, but the visitors always seemed intent on getting ahead of themselves here.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
There was no malicious intent at all.
The Sun (2008)
He was standing there by night like one intent on doing evil.
The Brothers Grimm Fairy Tales (1812)
To all intents and purposes it is a prison within a prison.
The Sun (2016)
This intent in no way justifies or excuses the crime.
Christianity Today (2000)
You only go there with serious intent.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
They seem intent on being in opposition after the next election.
The Sun (2012)
Often the question of intent appears to be entirely ignored.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
The referee said there was no malicious intent.
The Sun (2009)
To all intents and purposes he had already died.
The Sun (2012)
There have been mere glimmers of intent in the way they have tweaked their squads.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Which undermined the serious commitment and intent.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
The government seems intent on burying its head in the sand.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Not all were given as fouls and to my mind none was made with malicious intent.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Aggressive intent is one thing but recklessness is another.
The Sun (2015)
This thing is a venomous bird for all intents and purposes.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
But there are those who warn that they have more serious intent.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Both parties seem to be intent on moving on.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
I recognise the intent behind the look.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Perhaps that will produce strains, but at present the series looks intent on focusing on its procedural side.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Full of energy and intent.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Statistics obscure intent and meaning.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
They were not overly defensive but nor did they show much in the way of attacking intent and the surprise was that City were so subdued.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)

In other languages
intent

British English: intent ADJECTIVE
If you are intent on doing something, you are eager and determined to do it.
The rebels are obviously intent on keeping up the pressure.
  • American English: intent
  • Brazilian Portuguese: absorto
  • Chinese: 坚决的
  • European Spanish: decidido
  • French: résolu
  • German: entschlossen
  • Italian: determinato
  • Japanese: 没頭して
  • Korean: 벼르고 있는
  • European Portuguese: absorto
  • Latin American Spanish: decidido
British English: intent NOUN
A person's intent is their intention to do something.
...a strong statement of intent on arms control.
  • American English: intent
  • Brazilian Portuguese: intenção
  • Chinese: 坚决的
  • European Spanish: propósito
  • French: intention
  • German: Absicht
  • Italian: intenzione
  • Japanese: 目的
  • Korean: 의도
  • European Portuguese: intenção
  • Latin American Spanish: propósito

Chinese translation of 'intent'

intent

(ɪnˈtɛnt)

n (u)

  1. (frm) 意图(圖) (yìtú)

adj

  1. to be intent on sth (= absorbed in) 专(專)心致志于(於)某事 (zhuān xīn zhì zhì yú mǒushì)
  2. to be intent on doing sth (= determined) 一心想做某事 (yīxīn xiǎngzuò mǒushì)
    to all intents (and purposes) 实(實)际(際)上 (shíjìshang)
(adjective) 
Definition
having one's attention firmly fixed
She looked from one intent face to another.
Synonyms
absorbed
They were completely absorbed in each other.
focused
fixed
earnest
Despite their earnest efforts, they failed to win support.
committed
concentrated
occupied
intense
Her reaction to the news was more intense than I had imagined.
fascinated
I sat on the stairs and watched, fascinated.
steady
alert
wrapped up
preoccupied
They were preoccupied with their own concerns.
enthralled
attentive
I wish you would be more attentive to detail.
watchful
engrossed
He didn't notice because he was too engrossed in his work.
steadfast
He remained steadfast in his belief that he had done the right thing.
rapt
I noticed that everyone was watching me with rapt attention.
enrapt
Opposites
casual
,
indifferent
(noun) 
Definition
something that is intended
a statement of intent on arms control
Synonyms
intention
She announced her intention of standing for parliament.
aim
a research programme that has failed to achieve its aim
purpose
They are prepared to go to any lengths to achieve their purpose.
meaning
Unsure of the meaning of this remark, he remained silent.
end
another policy designed to achieve the same end
plan
Her plan was to teach the children at home.
goal
The goal is to raise as much money as possible.
design
Is there some design in having him here?
target
school leavers who fail to reach their targets
object
The object of the exercise is to raise money for charity.
resolution
It had been her resolution to lose weight.
resolve
the resolve to enforce a settlement using troops
objective
His objective was to play golf and win.
ambition
My ambition is to sail round the world.
aspiration
the needs and aspirations of our pupils
Opposites
chance
,
fortune

phrase

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idiom

See to all intents and purposes
see intense

Additional synonyms

in the sense of aim
Definition
intention or purpose
a research programme that has failed to achieve its aim
Synonyms
intention,
end,
point,
plan,
course,
mark,
goal,
design,
target,
wish,
scheme,
purpose,
direction,
desire,
object,
objective,
ambition,
intent,
aspiration,
Holy Grail (informal)
in the sense of ambition
Definition
something so desired
My ambition is to sail round the world.
Synonyms
goal,
end,
hope,
design,
dream,
target,
aim,
wish,
purpose,
desire,
intention,
objective,
intent,
aspiration,
Holy Grail (informal)
in the sense of aspiration
Definition
a strong desire or aim
the needs and aspirations of our pupils
Synonyms
aim,
longing,
end,
plan,
hope,
goal,
design,
dream,
wish,
desire,
object,
intention,
objective,
ambition,
craving,
endeavour,
yearning,
eagerness,
Holy Grail (informal),
hankering

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