Grammar

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Is 'For the Purpose of' Formal?

"For the purpose of" and "with the purpose of" are compound prepositions that are mostly used in formal language or writing.

Is 'With a View to' Formal?

"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.

How to Use 'For the Purpose of'

Both are compound prepositions that have a gerund or a noun as its object. We use them to express purpose.

How to use 'With a View to'

"With a view to" is a compound preposition that has a gerund as its object. You can use it to express purpose or when you are planning to do something in the future.