Sentence examples for his intent from inspiring English sources

"I think some people misunderstood what he was saying or what his intent was".

What his intent?

It signalled his intent.

That may have been his intent.

Or so I read his intent.

His intent is to awaken us from slumbering complacency.

I could feel his intent.

I'm sure that's not his intent.

But his intent was not to destroy.

And his intent was far more grave.

How do I determine his intent?