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List of meaning for intent

the purpose or reason for doing something

purpose, intent, intention, aim, design(noun)

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

"his intent was to provide a new translation"; "good intentions are not enough"; "it was created with the conscious aim of answering immediate needs"; "he made no secret of his designs"

intent, purport, spirit(adj)

the intended meaning of a communication

captive, absorbed, engrossed, enwrapped, intent, wrapped(adj)

giving or marked by complete attention to

"that engrossed look or rapt delight"; "then wrapped in dreams"; "so intent on this fantastic...narrative that she hardly stirred"- Walter de la Mare; "rapt with wonder"; "wrapped in thought"

fully committed to achieving a goal

intent on finishing her sculpture in time for the group show

having the mind fixed on something

he was so intent on his work that he didn't hear the dog bark

something that one hopes or intends to accomplish

I'm sorry that I hurt your feelings; that wasn't my intent

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

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