Intent

in-tent′, adj. having the mind bent on: fixed with close attention: diligently applied.— n. the thing aimed at or intended: a design: meaning.— n. Inten′tion , a fixing of the mind on any object: fixed direction of mind: the object aimed at: design: purpose.— adjs. Inten′tional , Inten′tioned , with intention: intended: designed.— advs. Inten′tionally , with intention; Intent′ly , in an intent manner.— adj. Inten′tive ( Bacon ), attentive.— n. Intent′ne .— To all intents and purposes , in every respect.— Well- (or Ill- ) intentioned , having good (or ill) designs. [See Intend .]