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His intent was to help, not to complain.
What does Intent mean?
Intent means the reason or plan behind what you do.
Dictionary definition
A purpose or plan behind an action.
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Intent in a sentence
medium
The rules ask players to act with fair intent.
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Understanding intent can change how we judge an action.
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What does intent mean?
Intent means the reason or plan behind what you do.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to intent?
reason is close in meaning to intent in many contexts.
Practice 3
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in · tent · strongest beat: tent
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WordIntent.
Partnoun, adjective.
MeaningIntent means the reason or plan behind what you do.
ExampleExample: His intent was to help, not to complain.
Word breakdown
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- Syllables
- in · tent
- Strongest beat
- tent
- Ending
- tent
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on tent.
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Synonyms
Words like Intent
reasonUse for thinking based on evidence.
understandUse for clear meaning in your mind.
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intent
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intent
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