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

Ex: This medication is for treating my allergy .
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because of caring about someone or something and wanting to make a situation better for them

Ex: They stayed together for the sake of the children .
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used to indicate the justification for an action

Ex: The leaders negotiated a peace treaty in the name of diplomatic relations.
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for the purpose of
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with the intention or aim of achieving a specific objective or goal

Ex: They conducted the survey for the purpose of gathering feedback from customers .
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out of concern for
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motivated by a feeling of worry, care, or consideration for someone or something

Ex: He donated money to the charity out of concern for the welfare of homeless animals .
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in pursuit of
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in the act of seeking, striving for, or trying to achieve something

Ex: The company invested significant resources in pursuit of innovation and growth .
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in order to
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with the intention of achieving a specific goal or outcome

Ex: She exercised regularly in order to improve her fitness .
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towards
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with the purpose of achieving something

Ex: The organization is taking steps toward implementing sustainable practices.
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for
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used to indicate the intended interpretation behind a word, concept, or gesture

Ex: The symbol " + " is commonly used for addition in mathematics .
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with a view to
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with the intention of achieving or considering something

Ex: They scheduled the meeting with a view to resolving the conflict .
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with a deliberate purpose or plan to accomplish a specific objective

Ex: She started saving money with the intention of buying a house.
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in hopes of
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with the expectation or desire for a particular outcome or result

Ex: The students studied diligently in hope of achieving high grades.
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with hopes of
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with the expectation or desire for a positive outcome

Ex: The couple bought a lottery ticket with hopes of hitting the jackpot .
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