bent on

(noun) United States artist whose paintings portrayed life in the Midwest and South (1889-1975). Synonyms: Benton, Thomas Hart Benton.

(noun) United States legislator who opposed the use of paper currency (1782-1858). Synonyms: Benton, Thomas Hart Benton, Old Bullion.

(adj) fixed in your purpose. Synonyms: bent, bent on(predicate), dead set(predicate), out to(predicate). Examples: "Bent on going to the theater." "Dead set against intervening." "Out to win every event."