noun
- a purpose or plan; what someone means to do
- the meaning or significance of something
adjective
- having one’s attention or mind focused on something; determined
- firmly fixed or directed
Examples
- Her intent was to finish the project by Friday.
- The criminal was charged with intent to commit fraud.
- I didn’t understand the true intent of his message.
- She was intent on winning the competition.
- He listened with intent focus during the lecture.
- The cat watched the bird with intent eyes.
- What was your intent when you said that?