See Also: intent(1)(dictionary)
intent(2)(dictionary)
intent(dictionary)
Letter of Intent(money)
Specific Intent(law)
Intent To Use (ITU) Application(law)
Intent Of The Defendant(law)
General Intent(law)
Transferred Intent(law)
Bad Faith (bad Intent)(law)

intent(2) (iou)



intent adjective. LME.
[Latin intentus pa. pple of intendere: see INTENT noun.]
Having the mind concentrated on something; engrossed in an activity etc., firmly resolved on a purpose. (Foll. by on, to do, upon.) LME.
J. London It would have been easier to go on the train, but..he was intent on saving money. E. Blishen A fleet of planes, murderously intent. G. Swift Your head was lowered and you were intent on your reading.
Of the faculties, a look, etc.: directed with strained attention; intense. LME.
K. Amis His face..wore a small intent frown, as if he were hard of hearing.
intently adverb LME.
intentness noun M17.