what does intent mean?
INTENT as NOUN
- Meaning
- an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
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- 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 d
Hypernyms(s) intent is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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- Meaning
- the intended meaning of a communication
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Hypernyms(s) intent is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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INTENT as ADJECTIVE
- Meaning
- wholly absorbed as in thought
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- deep in thought
- that engrossed look or rapt delight
- the book had her totally engrossed
- enwrapped in dreams
- so intent on this fantastic…narrative that she hardly stirred- Walter de la Mare
- rapt with wonder
Similar To
- Meaning
- directed with intense concentration
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- a fixed stare
- an intent gaze
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