Other Word Forms of Intent
Noun
Singular:
intent
Plural:
intents
Idioms, Phrasal Verbs Related to Intent
- for
- for (or to) all intents and purposes
Origin of Intent
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Middle English entent from Old French from Medieval Latin intentus from Latin an extending from intentus attentive to, strained from past participle of intendere to direct attention intend
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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Existing since Middle English, from Old French entent or entente, ultimately from Latin intendere.
From Wiktionary
Intent Sentence Examples
It wasn't my intent to hide anything from you.
She glanced up and met his intent gaze.
They put her through college and it was her intent to stay with them as long as they needed her.
Finally, his intent gaze left the glass and found hers.
Letting go of her chin, his intent gaze met hers.
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