Intent
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
Message and intent are semantically related in meaning topic. In some cases you can use "Message" instead a noun "Intent".
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Both words in one sentence
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Unfortunately the Martians who received the message are loyal to Count Saazbaum, who is still intent on conquering Earth, so her message goes unheeded.
Source: Anime / Aldnoah.Zero -
She weeps after hearing a phone message left by Kaji, who did so with the knowledge of his imminent death clearly in mind and intent.
Source: Cry Cute -
A recent trend among social media users is to post a message promoting a social/political/religious cause, then end the message with "93% of you won't repost this" or some similar vague and unsourced claim of scarcity, with the intent of daring readers to prove they're better than the common rabble.
Source: Fence Painting
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Message and Intent. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/intent/message
Intent & Message. N.p., 2016. Web. 15 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/intent/message>.
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