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Definition intent in British English

intent adjective

adjective
/ɪnˈtent/
1

concentrating hard on something

Example

an intent gaze/look

Example

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

Synonyms and related words
attention regard focused
2

determined to do something. This expression sometimes means that you do not approve of the thing that someone is determined to do

Example

She seemed intent on making me miserable.

Synonyms and related words
determined ambitious persistent
Definition intent in British English