"With a view to" is a somewhat formal preposition that you can use to express purpose or when you are planning to do something in the future.
"With a view to" is a somewhat formal preposition that you can use to express purpose, or when you are planning to do something in the future.
The government launched a stabilization plan with a view to promoting work, savings, and investment.
We mostly use "with a view to" in writing and formal contexts. In colloquial English, we commonly use the constructions "to + infinitive" or "for + noun" to express purpose.
Olivia studied hard to pass the exam.
Olivia studied hard with a view to passing the exam.
In everyday English or to sound more natural, use "to + infinitive" or "for + noun" when talking about purpose. You can occasionally use "with a view to" in writing, formal situations, to show emphasis, or to avoid repetition. Be aware, however, that overusing this compound preposition may sound wordy.
You can also start a sentence with this expression, usually for emphasis. In this case, add a comma after the introductory phrase.
With a view to controlling inflation, the government launched a new stabilization plan.
The following prepositions are synonyms of "with a view to". All of them have a similar meaning, carry the same degree of formality, and have a gerund as its object:
- With the intention of
- With the aim of
- For the purpose of/With the purpose of
