English dictionary
intent
adjectivePronunciation
ɪnˈtɛnt
Parts of speech
Definitions
adjective
- giving or marked by complete attention to
noun
- an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
noun
- the intended meaning of a communication
Example sentences
that engrossed look of rapt delight
enwrapped in dreams
{'source': 'Walter de la Mare', 'text': 'so intent on this fantastic … narrative that she hardly stirred'}
rapt with wonder
wrapped in thought
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