Intent
Intent adjective - Fully committed to achieving a goal.
Professional and intent are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Professional" instead an adjective "Intent".
Professional
Professional adjective - Of or relating to or suitable as a profession.
Intent and professional are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Intent" instead an adjective "Professional".
How words are described
Both words in one sentence
- When it turns out that his employer has been less than professional on his end of the assassin-client relationship, Shelly announces his intent to kill him.
Source: Consummate Professional -
So Unfunny, It's Funny: There's usually one roaster (usually not a professional comedian) brought in with the intent of being hilariously awful.
Source: The Roast -
The character need not be a professional (or amateur) burglar, but their intent is stealth-based.
Source: Hollywood Glass Cutter
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