What does "bent on" mean?

Completely determined; obstinate.

What is a synonym for "bent on"?

Common synonyms include: aching for, bent, crazy to, dead set, dead set on, decided upon.

adj

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Adjective

1
Completely determined; obstinate. idiomatic
"He was bent on reaching the end of the book, even if it meant staying up all night."

Adjective

"He was bent on reaching the end of the book, even if it meant staying up all night."