Prepositions

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How to Use 'For the Purpose of'

Both are compound prepositions that have a gerund or a noun as its object. We use them to express purpose.

How to use 'With a View to'

"With a view to" is a compound preposition that has a gerund as its object. You can use it to express purpose or when you are planning to do something in the future.

How to Use 'With the Aim of'

"With the aim of" is a compound preposition that has a gerund as its object. You can use it to express purpose.

How to Use 'With the Intention of'

"With the intention of" is a compound preposition that has a gerund as its object. We use it to express purpose.

'For' vs. 'To' for Purpose

To express purpose, use "to" before a verb (infinitive). Use "for" before a noun. When talking about what someone does, don't use the "for + veb-ing" construction.

'In order to' Synonyms

You can use "in order to", "to", or "so as to" to express purpose.

Is 'So as to' Formal?

We generally use "so as to" in very formal language or academic writing.