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intent in WordNet English dictionary

adjective
  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"
    captive  absorbed  engrossed  enwrapped  intent  wrapped 
noun
  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"
    purpose  intent  intention  aim  design 
  2. the intended meaning of a communication
    intent  purport  spirit 
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