Definitions for intent
ɪnˈtɛntin·tent

Princeton's WordNet(4.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. 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"

2. intent, purport, spirit(adj)

   the intended meaning of a communication

3. 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"

Wiktionary(5.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. intent(Noun)

   The purpose of something that is intended.

   Etymology: Existing since , from entent or entente, ultimately from intendere.

2. intent(Noun)

   The state of someone's mind at the time of committing an offence.

   Etymology: Existing since , from entent or entente, ultimately from intendere.

3. intent(Adjective)

   Firmly fixed or concentrated on something.

   Etymology: Existing since , from entent or entente, ultimately from intendere.

4. intent(Adjective)

   Engrossed.

   Etymology: Existing since , from entent or entente, ultimately from intendere.

5. intent(Adjective)

   Unwavering from a course of action.

   Etymology: Existing since , from entent or entente, ultimately from intendere.

Webster Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Intent(adj)

   closely directed; strictly attentive; bent; -- said of the mind, thoughts, etc.; as, a mind intent on self-improvement

   Etymology: [L. intentus, p. p. of intendere. See Intend, and cf. Intense.]

2. Intent(adj)

   having the mind closely directed to or bent on an object; sedulous; eager in pursuit of an object; -- formerly with to, but now with on; as, intent on business or pleasure

   Etymology: [L. intentus, p. p. of intendere. See Intend, and cf. Intense.]

3. Intent(noun)

   the act of turning the mind toward an object; hence, a design; a purpose; intention; meaning; drift; aim

   Etymology: [L. intentus, p. p. of intendere. See Intend, and cf. Intense.]

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Intent

   in-tent′, adj. having the mind bent on: fixed with close attention: diligently applied.—n. the thing aimed at or intended: a design: meaning.—n. Inten′tion, a fixing of the mind on any object: fixed direction of mind: the object aimed at: design: purpose.—adjs. Inten′tional, Inten′tioned, with intention: intended: designed.—advs. Inten′tionally, with intention; Intent′ly, in an intent manner.—adj. Inten′tive (Bacon), attentive.—n. Intent′ness.—To all intents and purposes, in every respect.—Well- (or Ill-) intentioned, having good (or ill) designs. [See Intend.]

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1. Intent

   Intent is a start-up media venture dedicated to building the Web’s definitive wellness brand. Intent aims to become a trusted destination for wellness content, a syndication platform, and a branded hub for people seeking to share their intentions - personal, social, spiritual and environmental.

Editors Contribution(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. intent

   The purpose of what is intended.

   It was both their intent to get married asap as they both wanted to start a family.

   Submitted by MaryC on February 19, 2020  

British National Corpus

1. Nouns Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'intent' in Nouns Frequency: #2547

How to pronounce intent?

1. 

   Alex

   US English

   

   Daniel

   British

   

   Karen

   Australian

   

   Veena

   Indian

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of intent in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of intent in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of intent in a Sentence

1. Dennis Jordan:

   My guns are not hurting anybody. I have no intent of hurting anybody, i am not going to be allowed to own my guns because of this ordinance. I am ready to move out of this place. You just want to control people. You want to take away my right to protect people.

2. Ken Merchant:

   Our intent is to make sure we keep our first look, first shot, first kill mantra.

3. United States:

   China... is running out of American imports to tax, the fact that Beijing has yet to declare a specific retaliatory intent shows that China is still hoping the peace process can be salvaged.

4. Deborah Birx:

   The intent is ... if someone dies with COVID-19 we are counting that.

5. Fiona Reynolds:

   If they sign on but don't have any intent, that ruins the brand for everyone.

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