Intent — synonyms, definition

1. intent (a)

absorbed ambitious aspiring assiduous attentive brisk businesslike busy close concentrated constant contemplative decided decisive destined determined diligent earnest engrossed enterprising • • •

2. intent (Noun)

aim ambition design desire drift effect end goal hypothesis idea import intention liking meaning mind motivation motive notion object objective • • •

intent (Noun) — An anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions. ex. "his intent was to provide a new translation"

intent (Noun) — The intended meaning of a communication.

end goal import meaning significance signification cross-purpose final cause idea mind sake view will

3. intent (Adjective)

captive enwrapped wrapped

intent (Adjective) — Giving or marked by complete attention to. ex. "so intent on this fantastic...narrative that she hardly stirred"

intent (Adjective) — Characterized by great determination. ex. "a struggle against an intent enemy"