In‐tent″ (?), a. [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.