to be intent on something
1intent — 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… …
2intent 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… …
3intent on doing something — intent on (doing something) determined to do something. She seems intent on specializing in family law …
4intent on — (doing something) determined to do something. She seems intent on specializing in family law …
5intent — [in tent′; ] for n., also [ in′tent΄] adj. [L intentus, pp. of intendere: see INTEND] 1. firmly directed or fixed; earnest; intense [an intent look] 2. a) having the mind or attention firmly directed or fixed; engrossed [intent on his studies] …
6intent 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 …
7intent — ▪ I. intent in‧tent 1 [ɪnˈtent] noun [uncountable] 1. an intention: intent to do something • The two software companies have signed a letter of intent to merge. see also declaration of intent …
8intent — in|tent1 [ ın tent ] noun 1. ) singular or uncount FORMAL the intention to do something: someone s intent to do something: The Congress has declared its intent to reform the welfare system. a ) statement/letter/declaration of intent a formal or… …
9Intent (military) — See also: Intent (law), Intention (criminal law), and Intention Intent is a key capability in 21st century military operations and is a vital element to facilitate subordinates initiative (U.S Army 2003, para.1 69)[1], self synchronisation… …
10intent — I UK [ɪnˈtent] / US noun 1) [singular/uncountable] formal the intention to do something someone s intent to do something: The government has declared its intent to put the railways into private ownership. 2) [uncountable] legal the intention to… …