intently

Definition of Intently in English :

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Adverb

1. intently

with strained or eager attention

Example Sentences:
'listened intently'
'stood watching intently'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Intently

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noun

1.

something that is intended; aim; purpose; design

2.

the act of intending

3. law

the will or purpose with which one does an act

4.

implicit meaning; connotation

5. to all intents and purposes

adjective

6.

firmly fixed; determined; concentrated

an intent look

7. (postpositive; usually foll by on or upon)

having the fixed intention (of); directing one's mind or energy (to)

intent on committing a crime

Intently

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adjective

1.

firmly directed or fixed; earnest; intense

an intent look

2.

a.

having the mind or attention firmly directed or fixed; engrossed

intent on his studies

b.

strongly resolved

intent on going

noun

3.

an act or instance of intending

4.

something intended

; specif.,

a.

a purpose; object; aim

b.

meaning or import

5. Law

one's mental attitude, including purpose, will, determination, etc., at the time of doing an act

Intently

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n.

1. Something that is intended; an aim or purpose. See Synonyms at intention.

2. Law The state of mind necessary for an act to constitute a crime.

adj.

1. Firmly fixed; concentrated: an intent gaze.

2. Having the attention applied; engrossed: The students, intent upon their books, did not hear me enter the room.

3. Having the mind and will focused on a specific purpose: was intent on leaving within the hour; are intent upon being recognized.

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