in·tent 
(ĭn-tĕnt)
(ĭn-tĕnt)n.
1. Something that is intended; an aim or purpose. See Synonyms at intention.
2. Law The state of mind necessary for an act to constitute a crime.
adj.
Idiom: 1. Firmly fixed; concentrated: an intent gaze.
2. Having the attention applied; engrossed: The students, intent upon their books, did not hear me enter the room.
3. Having the mind and will focused on a specific purpose: was intent on leaving within the hour; are intent upon being recognized.
for/to all intents and purposes
In every practical sense; practically: To all intents and purposes the case is closed.
[Middle English entent, from Old French, from Medieval Latin intentus, from Latin, an extending, from intentus, attentive to, strained, from past participle of intendere, to direct attention; see INTEND.]
in·tently adv.
in·tentness n.
- in the hole
- in the interest/interests of
- in the interest of
- in the interests of
- in the know
- in the least
- in (the) light of
- in the light of
- in the long run
- in the loop
- in the lurch
- in the market
- in the middle
- in the money
- in the name of
- in the nick of time
- in the offing
- in the public eye
- in the raw
- in the round
- in the running
- in the saddle
- in the same boat
- in the same breath
- in the short run