intent
Example Sentences
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China is intent on dominating key sectors of the global economy and has proved it can do so in areas such as critical materials.
Both incidents were a case of a lingering finger falling on to the granite after the handle was released, rather than a deliberate touch, so no suggestion of devious intent.
From BBC
The mark creates a "false association" to the singer and was done with the intent of using her "goodwill and recognition" for the firm's brand, Swift's team argued.
From BBC
A week or two before a race, a team of workers uses hoses to spray down the entire course with the intent of it freezing over by morning.
From Los Angeles Times
Fast-forward a few years: Today, people and organizations with malicious intent have access to more powerful AI language models – including open-source ones – while social media platforms have relaxed or eliminated moderation efforts.
From Salon
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.