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intent

[/ɪnˈtɛnt/]
noun/adjectivepl: intents
intenção
1. (noun) The aim or purpose of an action
His intent was to help the community.
Sua intenção era ajudar a comunidade.
2. (noun) The state of mind or determination to do something
She had no intent to offend anyone.
Ela não tinha intenção de ofender ninguém.
3. (adjective) Giving close attention; absorbed or concentrating
He was intent on finishing his work.
Ele estava concentrado em terminar seu trabalho.
4. (adjective) Having a fixed purpose; determined
She was intent upon success.
Ela estava determinada a ter sucesso.
Synonyms
purposeaimgoalobjectiveintentiondesignplan
Antonyms
accidentchanceindifference

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
intenção
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
intenção
Standard usage
São Paulo
intenção
Standard usage, sometimes 'propósito'
Portugal
intenção
Standard usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

intent and purposes (para todos os efeitos práticos)
with intent (com intenção deliberada)
no harm intended (sem intenção de ofender)
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