Definitions
Closely focused on a purpose or activity.
Word origin
Existing since Middle English entente, from Old French entent or entente, ultimately from Latin intentus. Modified later in spelling to align more closely with the Latin word. Compare intention.
Used in a sentence
“a mind intent on self-improvement”
“Yea more, with his own hand he ſeem’d Intent to aggravate my woe;”
“Uruguay were quick to the ball, strong in the tackle and seemed intent on showing they were a better team than had been apparent in their defeat to Costa Rica.”
Source: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0
Used as a crossword answer2 curated clues
01“Firmly focused”6 letters
02“Purpose”6 letters
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