Lingo

Purpose & Intention

10 Words

5m

1.
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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for the purpose of
2.
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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in aid of
3.
in aid of
Preposition

with the goal of providing help or support to someone or something

She baked cookies and sold them in aid of the local animal shelter.

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4.
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
5.
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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6.
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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7.
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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8.
in the interest of
Preposition

with consideration for the benefit, well-being, or advantage of someone or something

The company implemented new safety measures in the interest of protecting its employees from potential hazards.

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in order to
9.
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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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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