intent
noun
something that someone is intending or meaning to do or achieve; purpose or objective.
intents
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pluralof intent.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Yet David craves Monica’s maternal affection as if he were real — and for all intents and purposes, he is.
From Salon ● Jun. 28, 2026
But by the time Kosovo police's special forces took control of the monastery in late afternoon, the surviving group members had somehow slipped away despite being, to all intents and purposes, surrounded.
From BBC ● Apr. 24, 2026
“The consumer, for all intents and purposes, pays the tariff,” it added.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 12, 2026
So, yes, for all intents and purposes, the Golden Globes are back.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 8, 2025
The organism remains viable in the soil for years and therefore be comes to all intents and purposes permanently established, increasing in effectiveness, and being continuously spread by natural agencies.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
