Intent
Intent , adjective
[Latin intentus, past participle of intendere. See Intend, and compare Intense.]
1.
Closely directed; strictly attentive; bent; -- said of the mind, thoughts, etc.; as, a mind intent on self-improvement.
2.
Having the mind closely directed to or bent on an object; sedulous; eager in pursuit of an object; -- formerly with to, but now with on; as, intent on business or pleasure.
Intent on mischief.
Be intent and solicitous to take up the meaning of the speaker.
Intent , noun
[Old English entent, entente, attention, purpose, Old French entente, French entente understanding, meaning; a participial noun, from French & Old French entendre. See Intend.]
The act of turning the mind toward an object; hence, a design; a purpose; intention; meaning; drift; aim.
Be thy intents wicked or charitable.
The principal intent of Scripture is to deliver the laws of duties supernatural.
Collocations (1)
To all intents and purposes , in all applications or senses; practically; really; virtually; in essence; essentially. He was miserable to all intents and purpose.