intent


Definition: Meaning of, intent in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ɪnˈtɛnt /

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  1. be intent on/upon (doing) something to be determined to do something or achieve something
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  2. giving careful attention to something so that you think about nothing else
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  1. formal what you intend to do [=  intention]
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  2. law the intention to do something illegal
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  3. to all intents and purposes American English used to say that a situation is not exactly as you describe it, but the effect is the same as if it were
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