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| 1. | [ adjective ] directed with intense concentration | |
| Synonyms: | fixed | |
| Examples: | "a fixed stare" "an intent gaze" |
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| Related terms: | concentrated | |
| 2. | [ adjective ] wholly absorbed as in thought | |
| Synonyms: | absorbed engrossed wrapped rapt enwrapped | |
| Examples: | "deep in thought" "the book had her totally engrossed" "enwrapped in dreams" "so intent on this fantastic...narrative that she hardly stirred"- Walter de la Mare "rapt with wonder" "wrapped in thought" |
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| Related terms: | attentive | |
| 3. | [ noun ] an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions | |
| Synonyms: | purpose intention aim design | |
| Examples: | "his intent was to provide a new translation" "good intentions are not enough" "the conscious aim of answering immediate needs" "he made no secret of his designs" |
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| Related terms: | goal mind will view cross-purpose sake intend aim design | |
| 4. | [ noun ] the intended meaning of a communication | |
| Synonyms: | spirit purport | |
| Related terms: | meaning aim | |
| Similar spelling: |
intently indent intention intent_on indented indument intensity intension intend indenture indemnity intense in_time intended intensive intensify intensely indemnify indene |
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