Intent /(?)/

In·tent

Intent

a.
  1. Closely directed; strictly attentive; bent; -- said of the mind, thoughts, etc.; as, a mind intent on self-improvement.
  2. Having the mind closely directed to or bent on an object; sedulous; eager in pursuit of an object; -- formerly with to, but now with on; as, intent on business or pleasure.
    Be intent and solicitous to take up the meaning of the speaker.

Intent

n.
  1. The act of turning the mind toward an object; hence, a design; a purpose; intention; meaning; drift; aim.
    Be thy intents wicked or charitable.
    The principal intent of Scripture is to deliver the laws of duties supernatural.

Phrases & Compounds
To all intents and purposes
in all applications or senses; practically; really; virtually; in essence; essentially.