intent (
http://definr.com/intent)
adj 1: directed with intense concentration; "a fixed stare"; "an
intent gaze" [syn:
fixed]
2: wholly absorbed as in thought; "deep in thought"; "that
engrossed look or rapt delight"; "the book had her totally
engrossed"; "enwrapped in dreams"; "so intent on this
fantastic...narrative that she hardly stirred"- Walter de
la Mare; "rapt with wonder"; "wrapped in thought" [syn:
absorbed,
engrossed,
enwrapped,
rapt,
wrapped]
n 1: 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" [syn:
purpose,
intention,
aim,
design]
2: the intended meaning of a communication [syn:
purport,
spirit]