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intent

/ˌɪnˈtɛnt/

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What does intent mean?

noun

  1. Something that is intended.
  2. The state of someone’s mind at the time of committing an offence.

adjective

  1. Firmly fixed or concentrated on something.
More meanings (2)

adjective

  1. Engrossed.
  2. Unwavering from a course of action.

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IPA pronunciation

/ˌɪnˈtɛnt/

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary

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To prayer, repentance, and obedience due, Though but endevord with sincere intent, Mine eare shall not be slow, mine eye not shut.
John MiltonParadise LostProject Gutenberg ebook #20
Aid is considered to have been committed when agreements are initialed by the parties involved and constitute a formal declaration of intent.
United States. Central Intelligence AgencyThe 1991 CIA World FactbookProject Gutenberg ebook #25
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All this time Roger Chillingworth was looking at the minister with the grave and intent regard of a physician towards his patient.
Nathaniel HawthorneThe Scarlet LetterProject Gutenberg ebook #33
The girl felt renewed hope, for she could not believe that in the heart of Carthoris could lie intent to harm her.
Edgar Rice BurroughsThuvia, maid of MarsProject Gutenberg ebook #72
There was a reply that the intent fighters did not care for what happened rearward saving that no hostile bayonets appeared there.
Stephen CraneThe Red Badge of Courage: An Episode of the American Civil WarProject Gutenberg ebook #73