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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Watkins was the spearhead that led Villa's renaissance, coming off the bench with fierce intent to send the travelling fans wild with delight in their corner of Stamford Bridge.

From BBC

“Go into the process with an intent to find out what you want to achieve,” said Jared Sweeney, a Boston-based certified financial planner.

From MarketWatch

It’s not a research grant, but a declaration of intent.

From MarketWatch

It has already shown clear intent in the sports rights market, including football and UFC, and has Champions League rights in the US under its CBS brand.

From BBC

No evidence of intent to discriminate was shown; nor were factors other than race put forward to explain the map.

From The Wall Street Journal

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