Intent — Defs

01 a. Closely directed; strictly attentive; bent; -- said of the mind, thoughts, etc.; as, a mind intent on self-improvement.

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Closely directed; strictly attentive; bent; -- said of the mind, thoughts, etc.; as, a mind intent on self-improvement.
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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.
“Be intent and solicitous to take up the meaning of the speaker.” — I. Watts.

02 n. The act of turning the mind toward an object; hence, a design; a purpose; intention; meaning; drift; aim.

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The act of turning the mind toward an object; hence, a design; a purpose; intention; meaning; drift; aim.
“Be thy intents wicked or charitable.” — Shak.

“The principal intent of Scripture is to deliver the laws of duties supernatural.” — Hooker.

Phrases & compounds

To all intents and purposes — in all applications or senses; practically; really; virtually; in essence; essentially.