Prepositions of Purpose and Intention

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.

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.

used to indicate the justification for an action

The law was enacted in the name of public safety.

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.

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.

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.

with the intention of achieving a specific goal or outcome

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

in the direction of someone or something

They walked towards the park to enjoy the sunny weather.

with the intention of achieving or considering something

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

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.

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.

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.