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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

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

[preposition]
for the sake of sb/sth

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

[preposition]
to in the name of

used to indicate the justification for an action

[Verb]
for the purpose of

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

[preposition]
out of concern for

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

[preposition]
in pursuit of

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

[preposition]
in order to

with the intention of achieving a specific goal or outcome

[preposition]
towards

with the purpose of achieving something

[preposition]
for

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

[preposition]
with a view to

with the intention of achieving or considering something

[preposition]
with the intention of

with a deliberate purpose or plan to accomplish a specific objective

[preposition]
in hopes of

with the expectation or desire for a particular outcome or result

[preposition]
with hopes of

with the expectation or desire for a positive outcome

[preposition]
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