| query | If someone does something in an i_____ way, they pay great attention to what they are doing.If someone does something in an intent way, they pay great attention to what they are doing. She looked from one intent face to another. Rodney had been intent on every word. He listened intently, then slammed down the phone. |
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| word | intent |
| full-definition | adjective If you are intent on doing something, you are eager and determined to do it. The rebels are obviously intent on keeping up the pressure. If someone does something in an intent way, they pay great attention to what they are doing. She looked from one intent face to another. Rodney had been intent on every word. He listened intently, then slammed down the phone. noun A person's intent is their intention to do something. ...a strong statement of intent on arms control. Two men will appear before Birmingham magistrates' court today charged with possession of arms with intent to endanger life. |
| inflections | intentsintently |
| cefr-level | C1 |
Tags: oxford5k::cefr-level:c1
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