noun the act of turning the mind toward an object; hence, a design; a purpose; intention; meaning; drift; aim.
2. intent ·adj closely directed; strictly attentive; bent;
said of the mind, thoughts, ·etc.; as, a mind intent on self-improvement.
3. intent ·adj 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.