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aim, purpose, intention

n. an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions; "his intent was to provide a new translation"; "good intentions are not enough"; "it was created with the conscious aim of answering immediate needs"; "he made no secret of his designs"

spirit, purport

n. the intended meaning of a communication

concentrated

adj. "took a hard look"

absorbed, engrossed, rapt, wrapped

adj. giving or marked by complete attention to; "that engrossed look or rapt delight"; "then wrapped in dreams"; "so intent on this fantastic...narrative that she hardly stirred"- Walter de la Mare; "rapt with wonder"; "wrapped in thought"

object, aim, objective, target

n. the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable); "the sole object of her trip was to see her children"

pattern, design, blueprint

n. something intended as a guide for making something else; "a blueprint for a house"; "a pattern for a skirt"

plan, program, programme

n. a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished; "they drew up a six-step plan"; "they discussed plans for a new bond issue"

substance, sense, meaning

n. the idea that is intended; "What is the meaning of this proverb?"

notion, whimsy, whimsey, whim

n. an odd or fanciful or capricious idea; "the theatrical notion of disguise is associated with disaster in his stories"; "he had a whimsy about flying to the moon"; "whimsy can be humorous to someone with time to enjoy it"

plot, secret plan

n. a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal); "they concocted a plot to discredit the governor"; "I saw through his little game from the start"

scheme, strategy

n. an elaborate and systematic plan of action

ideal

n. the idea of something that is perfect; something that one hopes to attain

type

n. a subdivision of a particular kind of thing; "what type of sculpture do you prefer?"

interpretation, reading, version

n. a mental representation of the meaning or significance of something

object

n. the focus of cognitions or feelings; "objects of thought"; "the object of my affection"

means, method

n. a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)

projection, project

n. a planned undertaking

substance, center, sum, centre, core, essence, heart, inwardness, marrow, kernel, gist, meat, nub, pith, nitty-gritty

n. the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience; "the gist of the prosecutor's argument"; "the heart and soul of the Republican Party"; "the nub of the story"

ambition, aspiration, dream

n. a cherished desire; "his ambition is to own his own business"

news

n. information reported in a newspaper or news magazine; "the news of my death was greatly exaggerated"

intelligence, word, news, tidings

n. new information about specific and timely events; "they awaited news of the outcome"

firm, steady, steadfast, unshakable, unfaltering, unwavering

adj. marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable; "firm convictions"; "a firm mouth"; "steadfast resolve"; "a man of unbendable perseverence"; "unwavering loyalty"

solved, resolved

adj. explained or answered; "mysteries solved and unsolved; problems resolved and unresolved"

trying, serious, distressful

adj. causing vexation or worry: "trying times"; "serious problems"

engaged, in use, tied up

adj. of a telephone

purposeful, studious, serious

adj. characterized by diligent study and fondness for reading; "a bookish farmer who always had a book in his pocket"; "a quiet studious child"

harsh, rigorous, brutal, cruel, unkind

adj. (of weapons or instruments) causing suffering and pain; "brutal instruments of torture"; "cruel weapons of war"

scheming, shrewd, calculating, calculative, conniving

adj. used of persons; "the most calculating and selfish men in the community"

callous, hard-boiled, hardened, case-hardened

adj. used of persons; emotionally hardened; "faced a case-hardened judge"

glaring, harsh

adj. disagreeable to the senses; "the harsh cry of a blue jay"; "harsh cognac"; "the harsh white light makes you screw up your eyes"; "harsh irritating smoke filled the hallway"

steely

adj. resembling steel as in hardness; "steely eyes"; "steely nerves like those of a steeplejack"

advertent, heedful

adj. giving attention

observant

adj. paying close attention especially to details

solicitous

adj. showing hovering attentiveness; "solicitous about her health"; "made solicitous inquiries about our family"

thoughtful, attentive to

adj. showing devoted attention and anticipation of needs: "the nurse was attentive to her patient"

substance, content, message, subject matter

n. what a communication that is about something is about

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