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in·tent2
 intent2
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- pronunciation:
- ihn
tent
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
very concentrated in attention; focused.
An intent stare from a leopard means you are about to be its dinner.
- synonyms:
- focused
- similar words:
- direct, earnest, fixed, intense, steadfast, steady, watchful
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| definition 2: |
decided; determined.
He was intent on winning the race.- synonyms:
- bent, determined
- similar words:
- earnest, purposeful
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| related words: |
ambitious, anxious, attentive, close, diligent, enthusiastic, keen |
| derivations: |
intently (adv.), intentness (n.) |
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