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International Standard Bible Encyclopedia
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INTENT', a. L. intentus, from intendo. See Intend.

Literally, having the mind strained or bent on an object hence, fixed closely sedulously applied eager in pursuit of an object anxiously diligent formerly with to, but now with on as intent on business or pleasure intent on the acquisition of science.

Be intent and solicitous to take up the meaning of the speaker--

INTENT', n. Literally, the stretching of the mind towards an object hence, a design a purpose intention meaning drift aim applied to persons or things.

The principal intent of Scripture is to deliver the laws of duties supernatural.

I ask therefore, for what intent ye have sent for me? Acts 10 .

To all intents, in all senses whatever may be designed.

He was miserable to all intents and purposes.