intent

intent
I UK [ɪnˈtent] / US noun
1) [singular/uncountable] formal the intention to do something
someone's intent to do something:

The government has declared its intent to put the railways into private ownership.

2) [uncountable] legal the intention to commit a crime or an offence
with intent (to do something):

He's been charged with possessing a firearm with intent to endanger life.

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statement/letter/declaration of intent — a formal or official statement that you intend to do something


II UK [ɪnˈtent] / US adjective
1) concentrating hard on something

an intent gaze/look

intent on:

He was so intent on his gardening magazine, he didn't notice me come in.

2) determined to do something. This expression sometimes means that you do not approve of the thing that someone is determined to do
intent on doing something:

She seemed intent on making me miserable.


Derived word:
intently
adverb

He gazed intently at his watch.


English dictionary. 2014.

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