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Prepositions of Purpose and Intention

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for
1.
for
Preposition

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

I bought a ticket for the concert this evening.

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2.
for the sake of {sb/sth}
Preposition

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

He moved to the seaside for the sake of his health.

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in the name of
3.
in the name of
Phrase

used to indicate the justification for an action

The law was enacted in the name of public safety.

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for the purpose of
4.
for the purpose of
Preposition

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

She enrolled in a photography class for the purpose of improving her skills and pursuing her passion for capturing moments through images.

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out of concern for
Preposition

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

She canceled her plans out of concern for her friend's well-being and decided to stay with them during their time of need.

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in pursuit of
6.
in pursuit of
Preposition

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

He dedicated countless hours in pursuit of his dream of becoming a professional athlete.

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in order to
7.
in order to
Preposition

with the intention of achieving a specific goal or outcome

She studied diligently in order to pass her final exams with flying colors.

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towards
8.
towards
Preposition

in the direction of someone or something

They walked towards the park to enjoy the sunny weather.

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9.
with a view to
Preposition

with the intention of achieving or considering something

They conducted market research with a view to identifying potential customers and developing targeted marketing strategies.

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10.
with the intention of
Preposition

with a deliberate purpose or plan to accomplish a specific objective

She bought a new laptop with the intention of using it for graphic design work and video editing.

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11.
in hopes (of|that)
Preposition

with the expectation or desire for a particular outcome or result

They submitted their job application in hopes of securing a position at the company.

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12.
with hopes of
Preposition

with the expectation or desire for a positive outcome

They started their business venture with hopes of achieving financial success and making a positive impact in their industry.

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