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1. | Closely directed; strictly attentive; bent; - said of the mind, thoughts, etc.; | ||||
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; | ||||
n. | 1. | The act of turning the mind toward an object; hence, a design; a purpose; intention; meaning; drift; aim.
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2. | intent - the intended meaning of a communication | |
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" |