Pronunciation: /ɪnˈtɛnt/
noun a purpose or goal that is planned or intended
A1 She baked cookies with the intent of sharing them with her friends.
A2 He joined the gym with the intent of getting in shape for summer.
B1 The suspect claimed he had no intent to harm anyone during the robbery.
B2 The artist's intent was to provoke thought and discussion with his controversial artwork.
C1 The company's intent to expand into international markets was met with great success.
C2 The politician's true intent behind his actions was finally revealed to the public.
adjective having the mind, attention, or will concentrated on something or some end or purpose
A1 She had good intent when she offered to help her friend.
A2 The intent of the message was unclear, causing confusion.
B1 The company's intent to expand into international markets was evident in their recent actions.
B2 His intent to deceive was revealed when the truth came to light.
C1 The artist's intent behind the painting was to provoke thought and emotion.
C2 The politician's true intent was to gain power at any cost, regardless of the consequences.
formal The defendant's intent to commit the crime was a key factor in the court's decision.
informal I don't think she had any bad intent, just a misunderstanding.
slang His intent was to slide into her DMs and shoot his shot.
figurative Her intent to climb the corporate ladder was as strong as a mountain climber's determination.
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