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Definitions

intent

[in-tent] / ɪnˈtɛnt /
ADJECTIVE
determined, resolute
Synonyms
STRONGEST
decided hell-bent preoccupied resolved
STRONG
alert attending bent bound deep eager earnest firm set steady watching
WEAK
absorbed attentive committed concentrated concentrating decisive engaged engrossed enthusiastic fixed immersed industrious intense minding occupied piercing rapt riveted settled steadfast watchful wrapped-up
Antonyms
STRONG
flexible indefinite soft trivial unconcerned undecided unenthusiastic unfixed unstable weak
WEAK
distracted irresolute

Example Sentences

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The artist is intent on fulfilling that promise.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

Sale's director of rugby Alex Sanderson described Lawes' arrival as a "sign of intent" from the owners to put the club "on the map".

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

It said the investigation concerns "instigation of breach of trust, computer fraud and false attestation with the intent to obtain for another an unlawful benefit."

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

The intent seems to be to add a bold, tangy element to the rom-com, or at least to suggest a mordant commentary on our American condition.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

I open my mouth with the intent to call out.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse