an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions; his intent was to provide a new translation; good intentions are not enough; it was created with the conscious aim of answering immediate needs; he made no secret of his designs
the intended meaning of a communication
intent (n.)
giving or marked by complete attention to; that engrossed look or rapt delight; then wrapped in dreams; so intent on this fantastic...narrative that she hardly stirred- Walter de la Mare; rapt with wonder; wrapped in thought
[ Syn: captive , absorbed , engrossed , enwrapped , wrapped ]