intention, intent, purpose, design, aim, end, object, objective, goal mean what one intends to accomplish or attain. intention implies little more than what one has in mind to do or bring about.

Idiom to/for all intents and purposes (Definition of intent from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

INTENT definition: something that someone is intending or meaning to do or achieve; purpose or objective. See examples of intent used in a sentence.

firmly fixed; determined; concentrated: an intent look (postpositive; usually followed by on or upon) having the fixed intention (of); directing one's mind or energy (to): intent on committing a crime

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.

An intention is a mental state in which a person commits themselves to a course of action. Having the plan to visit the zoo tomorrow is an example of an intention. The action plan is the content …

Intention and intent are synonyms, but with a subtle difference. Intention implies a general desire or plan to accomplish something, while intent is a little stronger, indicating a firm resolve to get …

1. something that is intended; purpose; design; intention: The original intent was to raise funds. 2. the act or fact of intending, as to do something: criminal intent. 3. Law. the state of a person's …

INTENT meaning: 1 : the thing that you plan to do or achieve an aim or purpose; 2 : used to say that one thing has the same effect or result as something else

Definition of intent noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.