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.

INTENT definition: firmly or steadfastly fixed or directed, as the eyes or mind. See examples of intent used in a sentence.

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

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 mind that …

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

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.

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

Intent definition: Something that is intended; an aim or purpose.

Intent refers to a person's purpose or plan to carry out a specific action or behavior. It involves mental activity such as reasoning, understanding, willpower, or determination that is aimed at achieving a …