Intent

a.	1.
	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. Be intent and solicitous to take up the meaning of the speaker. - I. Watts.
n.	1.	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. To all intents and purposes in all applications or senses; practically; really; virtually; in essence; essentially. - L'Estrange.

Noun	1.	intent - 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" Synonyms: aim, intention, purpose, design
	2.	intent - the intended meaning of a communication Synonyms: purport, spirit
Adj.	1.	intent - directed with intense concentration; "a fixed stare"; "an intent gaze" Synonyms: fixed
	2.	intent - wholly absorbed as in thought; "deep in thought"; "that engrossed look or rapt delight"; "the book had her totally engrossed"; "enwrapped in dreams"; "so intent on this fantastic...narrative that she hardly stirred"- Walter de la Mare; "rapt with wonder"; "wrapped in thought" Synonyms: absorbed, engrossed, rapt, wrapped, enwrapped

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