Definition of intent

adjective (a)

• Closely directed; strictly attentive; bent; -- said of the mind, thoughts, etc.; as, a mind intent on self-improvement. (adjective)

  source: webster1913

noun (n)

• an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions (noun.cognition)

  Synonym: aim, design, intention, purpose
  

  Example:
  His intent was to provide a new translation.
  Good intentions are not enough.
  

  source: wordnet30
• the intended meaning of a communication (noun.communication)

  Synonym: purport, spirit
  

  source: wordnet30
• The act of turning the mind toward an object; hence, a design; a purpose; intention; meaning; drift; aim. (noun)

  source: webster1913

adjective satellite (s)

• giving or marked by complete attention to (adj.all)

  Synonym: absorbed, captive, engrossed, enwrapped, wrapped
  

  Example:
  So intent on this fantastic...narrative that she hardly stirred.
  

  source: wordnet30

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