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Meaning of intent
The primary meaning of the word "intent" is a firm decision or intention to do something.
Etymology of intent
The word "intent" comes from the Old French word "entent", which is derived from the Latin word "intentus", the past participle of "intendere", meaning "to stretch towards" or "to direct one's attention to"
Historically, the word has been used in English since the 14th century to describe a person's intention or purpose
Synonyms
intention
purpose
aim
goal
objective
design
plan
scheme
plot
aspiration
ambition
desire
wish
resolve
determination
decision
mind
will
inclination
bent
leaning
tendency
drift
intentionality
deliberateness
calculatedness
premeditation
foresight
prudence
circumspection
caution
carefulness
heedfulness
attentiveness
awareness
consciousness
mindfulness
Definitions
- A thing intended, a goal or purpose
- * The state of mind with which an act is done, especially in relation to its morality or legality
- * A formal declaration of intention, especially in relation to a marriage
Usage Examples
- The company's intent is to expand its operations into new markets
- * It was not my intent to offend anyone with my comments
- * The police investigated the suspect's intent to commit a crime
Antonyms
accident
chance
coincidence
happenstance
luck
fortune
misfortune
carelessness
negligence
thoughtlessness
unintentionality
inadvertence
obliviousness
unawareness
ignorance
indifference
apathy
lack of purpose
aimlessness
purposelessness
directionlessness
indecision
uncertainty
doubt
hesitation