English adjective: intent | |||
1. | intent giving or marked by complete attention to | ||
Samples | That engrossed look or rapt delight. Then wrapped in dreams. So intent on this fantastic...narrative that she hardly stirred. Rapt with wonder. Wrapped in thought. | ||
Synonyms | absorbed, captive, engrossed, enwrapped, wrapped | ||
Similar | attentive | ||
Antonyms | inattentive | ||
English noun: intent | |||
1. | intent (cognition) an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions | ||
Samples | His intent was to provide a new translation. Good intentions are not enough. It was created with the conscious aim of answering immediate needs. He made no secret of his designs. | ||
Synonyms | aim, design, intention, purpose | ||
Broader (hypernym) | end, goal | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | cross-purpose, final cause, idea, mind, sake, view, will | ||
2. | intent (communication) the intended meaning of a communication | ||
Synonyms | purport, spirit | ||
Broader (hypernym) | import, meaning, significance, signification | ||