2 entries under this word
[Lat. intentus, p. p. of intendere; It. & O. Sp. intento. See INTEND.] Having the mind strained or bent on an object; hence, fixed closely; sedulously applied; anxiously diligent; eager in pursuit of an object; — formerly with to, but now with on; as, intent on business or pleasure. “Intent on mischief.” Milton.
Be intent and solicitous to take up the meaning of the speaker. Watts.
[L. Lat. intentum, Lat. & L. Lat. intentus, from intentus, p. p. of intendere; It. & Sp. intento. See supra.] The act of turning the mind toward an object; hence, a design; a purpose; intention; meaning; drift; aim.
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. “He was miserable to all intents and purposes.” L’Estrange.
Synonyms—Design; purpose; intention; meaning; view; drift; object; end; aim.