intent
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(noun) the intended meaning of a communication |
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Synonyms: purport, spirit |
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Related Words: import, meaning, significance, signification |
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(satellite adjective) directed with intense concentration; "a fixed stare"; "an intent gaze" |
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Synonyms: fixed |
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(noun) an anticipated outcome that is intended or guides your planned actions; "his intent was to provide a new translation"; "it was created with the conscious aim of answering immediate needs"; "he made no secret of his designs" |
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Synonyms: aim, design, intention, purpose |
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Related Words: cross-purpose, end, goal, idea, mind, sake, view, will |
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(satellite adjective) wholly absorbed as in thought; "deep in thought"; "that engrossed look or rapt delight"; "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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Synonyms: absorbed, engrossed, enwrapped, rapt, wrapped |
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