B2nounformallawpsychology
US/ɪnˈtent/
UK/ɪnˈtent/
what you plan or want to do; your purpose or aim, especially in a formal or legal context
In context
She sent the message with no intent to hurt anyone.
The company declared its intent to expand into Asia next year.
He was charged with possession with intent to sell.
Words that go with intent
adjective + noun
- criminal intentThe court must prove criminal intent.
- clear intentThe message showed a clear intent to threaten.
- original intentThe law has drifted from its original intent.
noun + preposition
- with intent toHe entered the house with intent to steal.
- letter of intentBoth firms signed a letter of intent.
verb + noun
- declare intentThe mayor declared her intent to run again.
- signal intentThe move signals intent to cut costs.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
with intent of stealingCorrect: with intent to steal