Cool MateMeaning of Intent
what you intend to do
In simple words: What you plan or want to do.
Intent in a sentence
- She denies possessing the drug with intent to supply.
- He was charged with wounding with intent.
- a **letter/statement of intent**
- His intent is clearly not to placate his critics.
- By 1981 the docks had, to all intents and purposes, closed.
- The two items are, for all intents and purposes, identical.
How to use Intent
Use 'intent' in formal contexts when discussing plans or purposes. It sounds more serious than 'wish' or 'want'. Avoid in casual conversations.
Grammar pattern
be + intent + to + verb
Memory hint
Think of 'intent' as 'in tent' — imagine planning a fun night in a tent.
Related words
Collocations with Intent
- clear intent
- malicious intent
- express intent
- stated intent
- intent to marry
Synonyms for Intent
Opposites of Intent
- indifference
- unconcern
- apathy
Common mistakes with Intent
- 'Intent' is confused with 'intention' — 'intention' is the more common noun.
- Using 'intents' as a plural — 'intent' is usually used as singular.
- Mixing it up with 'interest' — they have different meanings.
Intent appears in
Intent in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
نية, قصد
ما تخطط له أو تريده.
- Bengaliবাংলা
উদ্দেশ্য
আপনি কী করতে চান বা কী করার পরিকল্পনা করছেন।
- GermanDeutsch
Absicht
Was du planst oder tun willst.
- SpanishEspañol
Intención
Lo que planeas o quieres hacer.
- Persianفارسی
قصد
آنچه که برنامه یا میخواهید انجام دهید.
- FrenchFrançais
Intention
Ce que vous prévoyez ou voulez faire.
- Hindiहिन्दी
इरादा
आप क्या करने की योजना बना रहे हैं या चाहते हैं।
- ItalianItaliano
Intenzione
Quello che hai in programma o che vuoi fare.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Intenção
O que você planeja ou quer fazer.
- RussianРусский
Намерение, умысел
Что вы планируете или хотите сделать.
- Urduاردو
ارادہ, نیت
آپ کیا کرنے کا منصوبہ بناتے ہیں یا چاہتے ہیں۔
- Chinese中文
意图, 目的
你计划或想要做的事。
More words like Intent
- Intention
- AbolishC1
To formally put an end to a system, practice, or institution.
- AbortionC1
the deliberate ending of a pregnancy at an early stage
- AbsenceC1
the fact of somebody being away from a place where they are usually expected to be; the occasion or period of time when somebody is away
- AbsentC1
not in a place because of illness, etc.
- AbsorbB2
To take in a liquid, gas, or other substances.
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Frequently asked questions about Intent
What does Intent mean?
What you plan or want to do.
What is the definition of Intent?
what you intend to do
How do you use Intent in a sentence?
She denies possessing the drug with intent to supply.
Can you give another example of Intent?
He was charged with wounding with intent.
What are synonyms for Intent?
Common alternatives include intention.
What is the opposite of Intent?
Opposite meanings include indifference, unconcern, apathy.
What words go with Intent?
It commonly pairs with clear intent, malicious intent, express intent, stated intent, intent to marry.
What are common mistakes when using Intent?
'Intent' is confused with 'intention' — 'intention' is the more common noun. Using 'intents' as a plural — 'intent' is usually used as singular. Mixing it up with 'interest' — they have different meanings.
How do you pronounce Intent?
US: /["/ɪnˈtent/"]/, UK: /["/ɪnˈtent/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Intent?
Use 'intent' in formal contexts when discussing plans or purposes. It sounds more serious than 'wish' or 'want'. Avoid in casual conversations.
What CEFR level is Intent?
"Intent" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.