what does it mean when someone says, "for all intense purposes"?

Question

when someone uses this in a sentence....please explain with examples...

Answer 1

The correct phrase is: "for all intents and purposes."

Adv.1. for all intents and purposes - in every practical sense; "to all intents and purposes the case is closed"; "the rest are for all practical purposes useless"

for all practical purposes, to all intents and purposes

Answer 2

The phrase is "intents and purposes". It means "for all practical purposes and is used to compare 2 events that are not identical. Example: She removed her pants when she walked into the bedroom which was for all intents and purposes a consent to sex."

By the way, the guy who gave the example about not eating read meat is clueless. His example makes no sense.

Answer 3

I believe you are meaning 'for all intents and purposes'. See the link for examples.

Answer 4

Thats "intents" and purposes. Its an all encompassing phrase meaning every intent or purpose is included. i.e the suspect was lurking around for illegal intents and purposes ergot he must be guilty because a lawful intent or purpose was not forthcoming.

Answer 5

You have that a bit wrong. It's "for all intents and purposes".
It means it's good enough for most people, even if not 100% accurate.
For all intents and purposes my available cash is all in the bank. (I have another £3 in my wallet, but that's hardly worth mentioning).

Answer 6

For all intents & purposes means for all purposes and all reasons stated. It can be used in the example:
For all intents and purposes, I don't eat red meat.

Its actually a stupid saying.

Answer 7

"For all INTENTS and purposes" means that you have a purpose or intention towards a particular object.
Example: There were still some chores to be done, but for all intents and purposes, they were done.
Example: For all intents and purposes, he was being trained to do his job properly.
Hope this helps. :)

Answer 8

It's actually "For all intents and purposes." That pretty much clears it up.

Answer 9

actually the saying is, "for all intents and purposes."

Answer 10

intension of work with extra priority. or service, importance.