Found 3 items, similar to Intent.
English → Indonesian (quick) Definition: intent maksud
English → English (WordNet) Definition: intent intent adj 1: directed with intense concentration; “a fixed stare”; “an intent gaze” [syn: fixed] 2: 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” [syn: absorbed, engrossed, enwrapped, rapt, wrapped] intent n 1: an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions; “his intent was to provide a new translation”; “good intentions are not enough”; “it was created with the conscious aim of answering immediate needs”; “he made no secret of his designs” [syn: purpose, intention, aim, design] 2: the intended meaning of a communication [syn: purport, spirit]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Intent Intent \In*tent"\, n. [OE. entent, entente, attention, purpose, OF. entente, F. entente understanding, meaning; a participial noun, fr. F. & OF. entendre. See Intend.] The act of turning the mind toward an object; hence, a design; a purpose; intention; meaning; drift; aim. [1913 Webster] Be thy intents wicked or charitable. --Shak. [1913 Webster] The principal intent of Scripture is to deliver the laws of duties supernatural. --Hooker. [1913 Webster] To all intents and purposes, in all applications or senses; practically; really; virtually; in essence; essentially. “He was miserable to all intents and purpose.” --L'Estrange. Syn: Design; purpose; intention; meaning; purport; view; drift; object; end; aim; plan. [1913 Webster] Intent \In*tent"\, a. [L. intentus, p. p. of intendere. See Intend, and cf. Intense.] [1913 Webster] 1. Closely directed; strictly attentive; bent; -- said of the mind, thoughts, etc.; as, a mind intent on self-improvement. [1913 Webster] 2. Having the mind closely directed to or bent on an object; sedulous; eager in pursuit of an object; -- formerly with to, but now with on; as, intent on business or pleasure. “Intent on mischief.” --Milton. [1913 Webster] Be intent and solicitous to take up the meaning of the speaker. --I. Watts. [1913 Webster]