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.
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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.
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'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.
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'In order to' Synonyms
You can use "in order to", "to", or "so as to" to express purpose.
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'In order to' vs. 'In order that'. What's the Difference?
"In order to" is a preposition that has an infinitive as its object. "In order that", by contrast, is a subordinating conjunction.
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'So that' vs. 'So'. What's the Difference?
"So that" is a subordinating conjunction that is used to express purpose o why something happens. "So" is a more informal, shortened version of "so that".
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Is 'In order that' Formal?
"In order that" is a subordinating conjunction that can be introduced to express purpose. You can use it in very formal English or academic writing.
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Is 'So that' Formal?
"So that" is a subordinating conjunction that can be used in formal, semiformal, and informal English.
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