intent

/ɪntˈɛnt/

/ˌɪnˈtɛnt/

intent

giving or marked by complete attention to

synonyms : absorbed

Intent

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

synonyms : aim

the intended meaning of a communication

synonyms : purport

Examples

1. The revised edition is to all intents and purposes a new book.

2. His intent was to pass the ball forward rather than knock it back.

3. To all intents and purposes, it belongs to my son

4. Their decision to begin bombing was, for all intents and purposes, a declaration of war.