English to English
noun
- 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.
source: WordNet 3.0
- what something is used for
The function of an auger is to bore holes.
Ballet is beautiful but what use is it?.
source: WordNet 3.0
- the quality of being determined to do or achieve something; firmness of purpose
His determination showed in his every movement.
He is a man of purpose.
source: WordNet 3.0
- That which a person sets before himself as an object to be reached or accomplished; the end or aim to which the view is directed in any plan, measure, or exertion; view; aim; design; intention; plan.
source: Webster 1913
verb
- propose or intend
I aim to arrive at noon.
source: WordNet 3.0
- reach a decision
He resolved never to drink again.
source: WordNet 3.0
- To set forth; to bring forward.
source: Webster 1913
- To have a purpose or intention; to discourse.
source: Webster 1913
English to Tagalog
noun
- [párpos] Nasà; nais; hakà; panukalà; bantâ; hangad
source: Diccionario Ingles-Español-Tagalog
verb
- [párpos] Magpalagáy; magmungkahì
source: Diccionario Ingles-Español-Tagalog
