intent

to all intents and purposes

in all the most important ways. We've got a few odd things to finish, but to all intents and purposes the job is done. They redesigned the old model and created something which was to all intents and purposes a brand new car.

See also: all, purpose

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for all intents and purposes

almost completely. Escape from that prison was, for all intents and purposes, impossible. A licensed physician's assistant is to all intents and purposes a doctor.

See also: all, purpose

intent on doing something

determined to do something. She seems intent on specializing in family law.