Function and Intent

Function

Function noun - A social gathering.

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Intent and function are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Intent" instead a noun "Function".

Intent noun - Something that one hopes or intends to accomplish.

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Function and intent are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Function" instead a noun "Intent".

full	full function	full intent
exact	exact function	exact intent
usual	usual function	usual intent
specific	specific function	specific intent
Other adjectives: original, true, obvious, actual, real, little, main, sole, apparent, lethal, primary, different.

For some viewers, On the Next and Closing Credits tend to function like this (even though that's probably not the intent of the creators).

Source: Every Episode Ending
Dark Is Not Evil: I firmly believe that nothing is inherently evil and that morality is a function of intent and choice rather than ability.

Source: Tropers / Thrythlind
These are not, however, "dirty bombs" in the usual sense of the term: (a) they function (at least, are intended to function) by nuclear detonation; and (b) spreading contamination is only a side effect of their primary intent, which is massive physical destruction.

Source: Useful Notes / Types Of Nuclear Weapons

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