Intent Synonyms and Antonyms

ĭn-tĕnt
The thread or current of thought uniting or occurring in all the elements of a text or discourse
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. meaning
  2. aim
  3. burden
  4. drift
  5. purport
  6. substance
  7. tendency
  8. tenor
  9. thrust
Absorbed
(Adjective)
Synonyms:
  1. attentive
  2. engrossed
  3. heedful
  4. concentrating
  5. regardful
Resolved; used with ""on''
(Adjective)
Synonyms:
  1. determined
  2. bent
  3. resolute
  4. set
  5. decided
  6. calculated
  7. deliberate
  8. designed
  9. captive
  10. intentional
  11. fixed
  12. intentionally
  13. enwrapped
  14. permissive
  15. committed
  16. premeditated
  17. wrapped
  18. purposeful
  19. sic
  20. voluntary
  21. absorbed
  22. engrossed
Having one's thoughts fully occupied
(Adjective)
Synonyms:
  1. absorbed
  2. deep
  3. preoccupied
  4. rapt
Antonyms:
  1. half-hearted
  2. distracted
  3. reluctant
  4. irresolute
Something that is intended; an aim or purpose.
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. intention

Words Related to Intent

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Intent Sentence Examples

  • It wasn't my intent to hide anything from you.

  • She glanced up and met his intent gaze.

  • They put her through college and it was her intent to stay with them as long as they needed her.

  • Finally, his intent gaze left the glass and found hers.

  • Letting go of her chin, his intent gaze met hers.

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