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Prepositions - Prepositions of Purpose and Intention

These prepositions are used to clarify the intention or purpose behind and action.

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Categorized English Prepositions
for
for
[preposition]

used to indicate who is supposed to have or use something or where something is intended to be put

Ex: I bought a ticket for the concert this evening. 
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for the sake of {sb/sth}

because of caring about someone or something and wanting to make a situation better for them

Ex: He moved to the seaside for the sake of his health. 
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in the name of

used to indicate the justification for an action

Ex: The law was enacted in the name of public safety. 
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for the purpose of
for the purpose of
[preposition]

with the intention or aim of achieving a specific objective or goal

Ex: She enrolled in a photography class for the purpose of improving her skills and pursuing her passion for capturing moments through images. 
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out of concern for
out of concern for
[preposition]

motivated by a feeling of worry, care, or consideration for someone or something

Ex: She canceled her plans out of concern for her friend's well-being and decided to stay with them during their time of need. 
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in pursuit of
in pursuit of
[preposition]

in the act of seeking, striving for, or trying to achieve something

Ex: He dedicated countless hours in pursuit of his dream of becoming a professional athlete. 
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in order to
in order to
[preposition]

with the intention of achieving a specific goal or outcome

Ex: She studied diligently in order to pass her final exams with flying colors. 
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towards
towards
[preposition]

with the purpose of achieving something

Ex: She is working diligently toward her promotion. 
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for
for
[preposition]

used to indicate the intended interpretation behind a word, concept, or gesture

Ex: "Love" is a term used for expressing deep affection and care. 
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with a view to
with a view to
[preposition]

with the intention of achieving or considering something

Ex: They conducted market research with a view to identifying potential customers and developing targeted marketing strategies. 
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with the intention of

with a deliberate purpose or plan to accomplish a specific objective

Ex: She bought a new laptop with the intention of using it for graphic design work and video editing. 
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in hopes (of|that)
in hopes of
[preposition]

with the expectation or desire for a particular outcome or result

Ex: They submitted their job application in hopes of securing a position at the company. 
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with hopes of
with hopes of
[preposition]

with the expectation or desire for a positive outcome

Ex: They started their business venture with hopes of achieving financial success and making a positive impact in their industry. 
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