intense vs intent
Definitions
adjective
- extremely sharp or severe
- possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
- (of color) having the highest saturation
Examples
The stable oily liquid, which absorbs intense heat, was used as a coolant for electrical transformers and capacitors.
Not sure I can visualise the little carts – but the multitude of vibrant flowers described with intense joy opened a triumphal way to the vision of that extraordinary gypsy lady whose beauty and style impressed you so much.
A senior paediatrician who works with such families compared it to the intense love a besotted parent feels for an entirely helpless newborn.
Definitions
noun
- the intended meaning of a communication
- an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
adjective
- giving or marked by complete attention to
Examples
While maintaining a level of accessibility and providing information are important, this must not dumb the work down, compromise the artists' intentions, or remove the challenge aspect of art that many people thrive on.
The baronetage of Nova Scotia was devised in 1624 as a means of promoting the "plantation" of that province, and James announced his intention of creating a hundred baronets, each of whom was to support six colonists for two years (or pay 2000 marks in lieu thereof) and also to pay 1000 marks to
The original intention had been that it would hold 1000 prisoners.
