intent
nounmasculineliterário/ĩˈtẽtu/literário
in·ten·to
Definition
A firm and deliberate purpose; intention, aim.
His sole intent was to do good.
She carried out her intent with unwavering determination.
Common collocations
with good intentfirm intent
Etymology
Do latim 'intentus', particípio passado de 'intendere' (estender para, dirigir-se a, pretender).