Synonyms for intent
ɪnˈtɛntin·tent

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1. intent

   The aim is the direction in which one shoots, or sometimes that which is aimed at. The mark is that at which one shoots; the goal, that toward which one runs. All alike indicate the direction of endeavor. The end is the point at which one expects or hopes to close his labors; the object, that which he would grasp as the reward of his labors. Aspiration, design, endeavor, purpose, referring to the mental acts by which the aim is attained, are often used as interchangeable with aim. Aspiration applies to what are viewed as noble aims; endeavor, design, intention, purpose, indifferently to the best or worst. Aspiration has less of decision than the other terms; one may aspire to an object, and yet lack the fixedness of purpose by which alone it can be attained. Purpose is stronger than intention. Design especially denotes the adaptation of means to an end; endeavor refers to the exertions by which it is to be attained. One whose aims are worthy, whose aspirations are high, whose designs are wise, and whose purposes are steadfast, may hope to reach the goal of his ambition, and will surely win some object worthy of a life's endeavor. Compare AMBITION; DESIGN.

   Synonyms:
   aim, aspiration, design, determination, end, end, endeavor, endeavor, goal, inclination, intention, mark, object, purpose, tendency

   Antonyms:
   aimlessness, avoidance, carelessness, heedlessness, neglect, negligence, oversight, purposelessness, thoughtlessness

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1. intentnoun

   Synonyms:
   design, purpose, intention, drift, meaning, purport, aim, view

   Antonyms:
   chance, lot, fate, accident

2. intent

   Synonyms:
   eager, fixed, urgent

   Antonyms:
   indifferent, diverted, distracted

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1. purpose, intent, intention, aim, designnoun

   an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

   "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:
   intention, objective, use, design, determination, aim, designing, figure, role, purport, function, excogitation, conception, pattern, spirit, blueprint, object, invention, target, innovation, bearing, purpose, plan, heading

   Antonyms:
   inattentive

2. intent, purport, spiritadjective

   the intended meaning of a communication

   Synonyms:
   intention, aim, liveliness, smell, design, flavour, disembodied spirit, sprightliness, feel, purport, flavor, look, spirit, drift, feeling, heart, life, emotional state, tone, purpose

   Antonyms:
   inattentive

3. captive, absorbed, engrossed, enwrapped, intent, wrappedadjective

   giving or marked by complete attention to

   "that engrossed look or rapt delight"; "then wrapped in dreams"; "so intent on this fantastic...narrative that she hardly stirred"- Walter de la Mare; "rapt with wonder"; "wrapped in thought"

   Synonyms:
   clothed, cloaked, captive, engrossed, mantled, absorbed, enwrapped, confined, wrapped, jailed, imprisoned, draped

   Antonyms:
   inattentive

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1. intentadjective

   Synonyms:
   eager, earnest, close, closely fixed, resolutely bent

2. intentnoun

   Synonyms:
   design, purpose, intention, aim, end, meaning, drift, purport, object, scope, mark, purview

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1. List of paraphrases for "intent":

   intention, intentions, intended, purpose, goal, intend, spirit, intentionality, aim, objective, 'intention, intending

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How to use intent in a sentence?

1. Rob Bonta:

   I remain deeply angered that this incident occurred and extend my deepest apologies on behalf of the Department of Justice to those who were affected, while the report found no ill intent, this incidentwas unacceptable, and DOJ must be held to the highest standard. This failure requires immediate correction, which is why we are implementing all of the recommendations from this independent report.

2. The Italian-U.S. automaker:

   We are intent on rebuilding our relationship with NHTSA.

3. Air Force Secretary Deborah James:

   The question is, would (Delta 4) be cost effective. If it’s not, then I fear that we would inadvertently be trading one monopoly situation for another, and I don’t think that’s the intent of anyone in Congress.

4. Liz Berry:

   If somebody were coming for your life, would 10 rounds be enough to defend your life against somebody who was intent on taking it ? What if you were defending your spouse, your children, would 10 rounds be enough ? I think not.

5. Adam Schiff:

   In light of your notice of intent to the acting director of national intelligence, The Intelligence Committee requests a voluntary interview with your client on Thursday, Sept. 26, 2019, in the afternoon, following the public testimony of acting Director Maguire before The Intelligence Committee. The Intelligence Committee is prepared to work with you to identify a secure location and format that preserves your clients privacy and ensure protection from reprisalor threat of reprisal.