plural intents
: the thing that you plan to do or achieve : an aim or purpose
She thinks I'm trying to make things difficult for her, but that's not my intent.
What was the writer's intent?
The intent of the law is to protect consumers.
He was charged with assault with intent to kill.
: showing concentration or great attention
an intent gaze
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“Intent.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/intent. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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