1. aim, design, intent, intention, purpose

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

Example Sentences:
'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'

Synonyms

• aim
• design
• intention
• purpose

2. intent, purport, spirit

the intended meaning of a communication

Synonyms

• purport
• spirit

3. absorbed, captive, engrossed, enwrapped, intent, wrapped

giving or marked by complete attention to

Example Sentences:
'that engrossed look or rapt delight'
'then wrapped in dreams'
'so intent on this fantastic...narrative that she hardly stirred'
'rapt with wonder'
'wrapped in thought'

Synonyms

• absorbed
• captive
• engrossed
• enwrapped
• wrapped