Meaning & Definition of Intent in English

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"

2. The intended meaning of a communication

1. Giving or marked by complete attention to

• "That engrossed look or rapt delight"

• "Then wrapped in dreams"

• "So intent on this fantastic...narrative that she hardly stirred"- walter de la mare

• "Rapt with wonder"

• "Wrapped in thought"