intent on

Meanings

• Phrasal verb

  Having a specific purpose or goal in mind; determined to carry out an action or achieve an objective.

  - "I am intent on finishing this project before the deadline."
  - "Despite the challenges, she remained intent on completing her degree."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with intent on
intend , extend , lend , mend

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Variants

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intent on , intent on something , intent on/upon (something) , intent upon , intent upon something

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Etymology

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The word 'intent' comes from the Latin word 'intendere', which means 'to stretch towards' or 'to aim at'. The 'on' in 'intent on' indicates the current focus or determination.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'intent' is often used in legal contexts to refer to a person's state of mind when committing a crime.

2. The term 'intentional fallacy' refers to the belief that an author's intentions should be the primary consideration when interpreting a work of literature.

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Related Concepts

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1. Motive: A motive is the reason or reasons that influence someone to act in a particular way. It is closely related to the concept of intent, as both involve a mental state or purpose.

2. Goal: A goal is an objective that a person or organization aims to achieve. Intent is the determination to reach that goal.

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Culture

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The concept of intent has been explored in various forms of literature, particularly in the realm of character motivation. In Shakespeare's 'Macbeth', Lady Macbeth expresses her intent to manipulate her husband into committing regicide.

How to Memorize "intent on"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a target or goal that you are determined to reach. Imagine yourself achieving that goal with a clear, focused mind.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'intent' with determination, focus, and purpose. Think of a time when you were particularly determined to achieve something.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'I am intent on' to remember the meaning of the word. 'I' represents 'intentional', 'am' represents 'determined', and 'on' represents 'focused on a goal'.

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