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intent on/upon — (something) : giving all of your attention and effort to a specific task or goal She seems intent on destroying our credibility. [=she seems to be determined to destroy our credibility] They were intent on their work. [=they were focused on their … Useful english dictionary
intent on/upon something — intent on/upon (something) : giving all of your attention and effort to a specific task or goal She seems intent on destroying our credibility. [=she seems to be determined to destroy our credibility] They were intent on their work. [=they were… … Useful english dictionary
intent — ► NOUN ▪ intention or purpose. ► ADJECTIVE 1) (intent on/upon) determined to do. 2) (intent on/upon) attentively occupied with. 3) showing earnest and eager attention. ● to all intents a … English terms dictionary
intent — in|tent1 [ınˈtent] adj [Date: 1600 1700; : Latin; Origin: intentus, a past participle of intendere; INTEND] 1.) be intent on/upon (doing) sth to be determined to do something or achieve something ▪ She was intent on pursuing a career in business … Dictionary of contemporary English
intent — I adj. (cannot stand alone) intent on, upon (she is intent on getting the job done quickly) II n. 1) criminal intent 2) intent to + inf. (with intent to kill) 3) by intent 4) (misc.) to all intents and purposes ( practically ); (legal) loitering… … Combinatory dictionary
intent — noun intention or purpose. adjective 1》 (intent on/upon) determined to do. ↘attentively occupied with. 2》 showing earnest and eager attention. Phrases to all intents and purposes in all important respects. with intent Law with the intention… … English new terms dictionary
intent — n *intention, purpose, design, aim, end, object, objective, goal Analogous words: *will, volition, conation Antonyms: accident Contrasted words: *chance, hap, luck, fortune, hazard intent adj Intent, engrossed, absorbed, rapt mean having one s… … New Dictionary of Synonyms
intent upon — index decisive, insistent, resolute Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 … Law dictionary
intent — [[t]ɪnte̱nt[/t]] intents 1) ADJ GRADED: v link ADJ on/upon ing/n If you are intent on doing something, you are eager and determined to do it. The rebels are obviously intent on keeping up the pressure... The play starred a well known retired… … English dictionary
intent — 1 noun (U) 1 to all intents (and purposes) especially spoken almost completely: To all intents and purposes, their marriage is over. 2 formal what you intend to do; intention: She behaved foolishly but with good intent. 3 law the intention to do… … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
