Word/Phrase: bent on

Associations

"Bent on" means being determined or having a strong intention to do something. It often suggests that someone is focused and will not easily give up on their goal.

• She is bent on winning the competition. (This means she is very determined to win the competition, no matter what.)
• He was bent on improving his grades this semester. (This indicates that he is committed to doing whatever it takes to get better grades.)
• They are bent on finishing the project by the deadline. (Here, they are dedicated to making sure the project is completed on time.)

The synonym "intent on" can be similar, but "bent on" often carries a slightly stronger sense of obsession or stubbornness about the goal.

Substitution

You can use "determined to," "set on," or "focused on" in place of "bent on."

• "Determined to" is a more general term indicating resolve, without the obsession implied by "bent on."
• "Set on" also has a similar meaning but tends to be less intense than "bent on."
• "Focused on" suggests concentration but does not imply the same level of intensity.

For example:

• She is determined to win the competition. (Less intense than "bent on.")
• He is set on improving his grades this semester. (Similar but slightly softer.)
• They are focused on finishing the project by the deadline. (Indicates concentration rather than obsession.)