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.
IDIOM:
for(or to)all intents and purposes In every practical sense; practically: To all intents and purposes the case is closed.
ETYMOLOGY:
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.
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