Synonyms of for all intents and purposes
8 similar words
Another word for for all intents and purposes is effectively. Other synonyms of for all intents and purposes are practically, for all practical purposes, in practice, essentially and in essence.
Synonyms and similar words for for all intents and purposes
prepositional phraseFor every functional purpose; in every practical sense; in every important respect.
- practically
- for all practical purposesEffectively, virtually; practically.
- in practice
- effectively
- essentially
- in essence
- in effect
- virtually
Meaning of for all intents and purposes
- prepositional phrase For every functional purpose; in every practical sense; in every important respect.
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Questions about synonyms of for all intents and purposes
- What is another word for for all intents and purposes?
- For all intents and purposes has 8 synonyms on Word.ws, such as effectively, practically, for all practical purposes, in practice, essentially, in essence, in effect and virtually.
- What does for all intents and purposes mean?
- For all intents and purposes means for every functional purpose; in every practical sense; in every important respect.
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