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intent

/ɪnˈtɛnt/noun, adjective2 syllables

Intent means: giving or marked by complete attention to.

Synonyms for intent13

noun, as in an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

purpose, intention, aim, design

noun, as in the intended meaning of a communication

purport, spirit

adjective, as in giving or marked by complete attention to

captive, absorbed, engrossed, enwrapped, wrapped, rapt, attentive

What does intent mean?3

adjective

1

giving or marked by complete attention to“that engrossed look of rapt delight”

noun

1

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions“his intent was to provide a new translation”

2

the intended meaning of a communication

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with intent?38

three syllables

represent
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All 38 rhymes for intent, grouped by syllable

Intent in a sentence

  • You're still intent on going to see him, aren't you?sundown
  • A truth that's told with bad intent, beats all the lies you can invent.al_ex_an_der
  • When the intent is clear, overlooking minor errors in composition is recommended._undertoad
  • Listen with the intent to understand, not the intent to reply.niu_global_tourism
  • For all intents and purposes, he's a fascist.shekitten
  • It's not my intent to hurt you in any way.CK
  • It is not my intent to hurt you in any way.CM
  • The child did not intent to break your arm.sifhg

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Forms of intent

as a noun

plural
intents