INTENT
captive, absorbed, engrossed, enwrapped, intent, wrapped
(adjective) giving or marked by complete attention to; “that engrossed look or rapt delight”; “enwrapped in dreams”; “so intent on this fantastic...narrative that she hardly stirred”- Walter de la Mare; “rapt with wonder”; “wrapped in thought”
purpose, intent, intention, aim, design
(noun) an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions; “his intent was to provide a new translation”; “good intentions are not enough”; “it was created with the conscious aim of answering immediate needs”; “he made no secret of his designs”
intent, purport, spirit
(noun) the intended meaning of a communication
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
intent (countable and uncountable, plural intents)
A purpose; something that is intended.
(legal) The state of someone’s mind at the time of committing an offence.
Synonyms
• (something that is intended): See also intention
Adjective
intent (comparative more intent, superlative most intent)
Firmly fixed or concentrated on something.
Engrossed.
Unwavering from a course of action.
Source: Wiktionary
In*tent", a. Etym: [L. intentus, p. p. of intendere. See Intend, and
cf. Intense.]
1. Closely directed; strictly attentive; bent; -- said of the mind,
thoughts, etc.; as, a mind intent on self-improvement.
2. 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. "Intent on mischief."
Milton.
Be intent and solicitous to take up the meaning of the speaker. I.
Watts.
In*tent", n. Etym: [OE. entent, entente, attention, purpose, OF.
entente, F. entente understanding, meaning; a participial noun, fr.
F. & OF. entendre. See Intend.]
Definition: The act of turning the mind toward an object; hence, a design;
a purpose; intention; meaning; drift; aim.
Be thy intents wicked or charitable. Shak.
The principal intent of Scripture is to deliver the Hooker.
To all intents, and purposes, in all applications or senses;
practically; really; virtually; essentially. "He was miserable to all
intents and purpose." L'Estrange.
Syn.
– Design; purpose; intention; meaning; purport; view; drift;
object; end; aim; plan.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition