intent

noun (intent, uncountable); adjective (intent on)

«intent» in the English dictionary: everyday and in Jewish tradition — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

(noun, formal) What someone means or plans to do; purpose, as in «with intent to steal». tree →
(adjective) «intent on» — very determined to do something. tree →
(adjective) Paying very close attention, as in «an intent look». tree →

In the lessons

In law and news: «with intent» means on purpose. In stories: «She was intent on winning» shows determination; «his eyes were intent on the screen» shows focus. Phrases: intent on, to all intents and purposes (= in almost every way), with good intent.

Examples

She was intent on finishing the puzzle. tree →
He was charged with breaking in with intent to steal. tree →
The cat watched the bird with an intent look. tree →
My intent was to help, not to annoy you. tree →
To all intents and purposes, the game was over. tree →
The boys were intent on building the den. tree →
He was standing there by night like one intent on doing evil. tree →

Note

Similar noun: intention (more common). Do not mix «intent» with «intense». Phrase trap: «to all intents and purposes», not «to all intensive purposes».

In Jewish tradition

Note

Similar noun: intention (more common). Do not mix «intent» with «intense». Phrase trap: «to all intents and purposes», not «to all intensive purposes».

On Mova

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