intent

Definitions


[ɪnˈtɛnt], (Noun)

Definitions:
- intention or purpose
(e.g: with alarm she realized his intent)


Phrases:
- to all intents and purposes
- with intent

Origin:
Middle English: from Old French entent, entente, based on Latin intendere (see intend). The adjective is from Latin intentus, past participle of intendere


[ɪnˈtɛnt], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- determined to do (something)
(e.g: the government was intent on achieving greater efficiency)

- (of a look or expression) showing earnest and eager attention
(e.g: a curiously intent look on her face)


Phrases:
- to all intents and purposes
- with intent

Origin:
Middle English: from Old French entent, entente, based on Latin intendere (see intend). The adjective is from Latin intentus, past participle of intendere




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