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Synonyms
in·tent (ĭn-tĕnt́)

[Middle English entent, from Old French, from Medieval Latin intentus, from Latin, an extending, from intentus, attentive to, strained, from past participle of intendere, to direct attention; see intend.]

noun 

  1. Something that is intended; an aim or purpose. See synonyms at intention
  2. Law The state of one's mind at the time one carries out an action.
  3. Meaning; purport.

adjective 

  1. Firmly fixed; concentrated: an intent gaze.
  2. Having the attention applied; engrossed: The students, intent upon their books, did not hear me enter the room.
  3. Having the mind and will focused on a specific purpose: was intent on leaving within the hour; are intent upon being recognized.

idioms

for all intents and purposes
In every practical sense; practically: To all intents and purposes the case is closed.

derivatives

in·tent́ly
adverb
in·tent́ness
noun