Connotation and Intent

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Connotation noun - An idea that is implied or suggested.

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Intent and connotation are semantically related in meaning topic. In some cases you can use "Intent" instead a noun "Connotation".

Nearby Words: connote, connoted, connoting, connotated

Intent noun - The idea that is conveyed or intended to be conveyed to the mind by language, symbol, or action.

Usage example: the wording was a little unclear, but I think I grasped the intent

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Connotation and intent are semantically related in meaning topic. Sometimes you can use "Connotation" instead a noun "Intent".

usual	usual connotation	usual intent
specific	specific connotation	specific intent
original	original connotation	original intent
honest	honest connotation	honest intent
Other adjectives: sinister, obvious, romantic, little, bad, villainous, dark, ironic, main, sexual, apparent, negative, different, opposite.

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