What is another word for to all intents and purposes?
Pronunciation: [tʊ ˈɔːl ɪntˈɛnts and pˈɜːpəsɪz] (IPA) 
To all intents and purposes is a phrase commonly used to mean "for all practical purposes" or "in all essential respects". Other synonyms for this phrase include "virtually", "effectively", "essentially", "practically", "in effect", and "in substance". These words convey the same idea of something being so close to reality that it can be considered the real thing. They are particularly useful when making a statement about the nature or state of something that's almost but not quite what it appears to be. Overall, they highlight the importance of focusing on the core aspects of an issue rather than minor details.
