Definitions of intent

1. The act of turning the mind toward an object; hence, a design; a purpose; intention; meaning; drift; aim.

2. Purpose; aim; meaning.

3. The thing aimed at or intended: a design: meaning.

4. Design; purpose.

5. Intention; meaning; aim; purpose.

6. The thing aimed at or intended; aim; purpose. To all intents, in all senses; whatever may be meant or intended.

7. The thing aimed at or intended; a design or purpose; drift.

8. The pointing of a weapon, as a gun, a dart, or an arrow, in the line of direction with the object intended to be struck; the line of fire; the direction of anything, as a spear, a blow, a discourse, a remark, towards a particular point or object, with a view to strike or affect it.

9. 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.

10. Having the mind strained or closely fixed on a subject; anxiously diligent; constantly giving attention to; with on.

11. Having the mind intense or bent on: fixed with close attention: diligently applied.

12. Bent on; diligent; close.

13. Eager; earnest.

14. Having the mind strained or bent on an object; fixed closely; sedulously applied.

15. Having the mind strained or closely fixed on a subject; anxiously diligent.