Intent ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Intent ( noun )

1. The thing that someone plans to do or achieve.
2. The purpose or attitude behind an action or decision.
3. The state of mind with which an act is done.

Origin:

From old french entent, from latin intentus "stretch, aim, intent" from the verb intendere "to stretch out, extend", from in- "in, on" + tendere "to stretch".

Examples:

1. The intent of the law is to protect the citizens.
2. He had no intent to harm anyone.
3. The intent of the company is to increase profits.
4. His intent was to impress her.
5. She had the intent to succeed.

(As a verb)

Intent ( verb )

1. The thing that someone plans to do or achieve.
2. The purpose or attitude behind an action or decision.
3. The state of mind with which an act is done.

Origin:

From old french entent, from latin intentus "stretch, aim, intent" from the verb intendere "to stretch out, extend", from in- "in, on" + tendere "to stretch".

Examples:

1. The intent of the law is to protect the citizens.
2. He had no intent to harm anyone.
3. The intent of the company is to increase profits.
4. His intent was to impress her.
5. She had the intent to succeed.