Thesaurus: intent

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1. a. Closely directed; strictly attentive; bent; -- said of the mind, thoughts, etc.; as, a mind intent on self-improvement.
2. a. 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; as, intent on business or pleasure.
3. n. The act of turning the mind toward an object; hence, a design; a purpose; intention; meaning; drift; aim.
4. adj. giving or marked by complete attention to
5. n. an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
6. n. the intended meaning of a communication
7. 1. Closely directed; strictly attentive; bent; -- said of the mind, thoughts, etc.; as, a mind intent on self-improvement. 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; as, intent on business or pleasure. "Intent on mischief." Milton. Be intent and solicitous to take up the meaning of the speaker. I. Watts. The act of turning the mind toward an object; hence, a design; a purpose; intention; meaning; drift; aim. Be thy intents wicked or charitable. Shak. The principal intent of Scripture is to deliver the Hooker. To all intents, and purposes, in all applications or senses; practically; really; virtually; essentially. "He was miserable to all intents and purpose." L'Estrange. Syn. -- Design; purpose; intention; meaning; purport; view; drift; object; end; aim; plan.
8. The act of turning the mind toward an object; hence, a design;a purpose; intention; meaning; drift; aim.Be thy intents wicked or charitable. Shak.The principal intent of Scripture is to deliver the Hooker.To all intents, and purposes, in all applications or senses;practically; really; virtually; essentially. "He was miserable to allintents and purpose." L'Estrange.
9. j:26/n:74 n. the intended meaning of a communication