Difference between Intent and Purpose

What is the difference between Intent and Purpose?

Intent as a noun is the purpose of something that is intended. while Purpose as a noun is an object to be reached; a target; an aim; a goal.

Intent

Part of speech: noun

Definition: The purpose of something that is intended. The state of someone's mind at the time of committing an offence.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Firmly fixed or concentrated on something. Engrossed. Unwavering from a course of action.

Example sentence: Gossip is when you have a malice of intent or mindless, third-party conversation to someone about someone, something you haven't said to that someone.

Purpose

Part of speech: verb

Definition: Have set as one's purpose; resolve to accomplish; intend; plan.(passive) Designed for some purpose.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: An object to be reached; a target; an aim; a goal.A result that is desired; an intention.The act of intending to do something; resolution; determination.The subject of discourse; the point at issue.The reason for which something is done, or the reason it is done in a particular way.

Example sentence: The purpose of life is a life of purpose.

We hope you now know whether to use Intent or Purpose in your sentence.

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