Synonyms of intent

Noun


1. purpose, intent, intention, aim, design, goal, end

usage: an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions; "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"

2. intent, purport, spirit, meaning, significance, signification, import

usage: the intended meaning of a communication

Adjective


1. captive, absorbed, engrossed, enwrapped, intent, wrapped, attentive (vs. inattentive)

usage: giving or marked by complete attention to; "that engrossed look or rapt delight"; "then wrapped in dreams"; "so intent on this fantastic...narrative that she hardly stirred"- Walter de la Mare; "rapt with wonder"; "wrapped in thought"

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Definition and meaning of intent (Dictionary)