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The purpose OF something [describes the author’s or inventor’s reasons why the object was created. A description OF its purpose (reason for being)]. Ex: The purpose of the Constitution is to form a more perfect union. The purpose for something [describes the user’s reasons for using the thing for its intended or unintended use.
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Beta“For the purpose of” is followed by a gerund, and the phrase can typically be replaced with “to” followed by an infinitive. “This spoon can be used for the purpose of stirring ingredients.” “This spoon can be used to stir ingredients.”
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Betapurpose of vs purpose for Both 'purpose of' and 'purpose for' are commonly used phrases in English, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'Purpose of' is used to introduce the reason or intention behind something, while 'purpose for' is used to indicate the intended use or function of something.
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BetaLearn how to use for the purpose of correctly and how to shorten it to to or other expressions. Find out the difference between for the purpose of and for the purposes of.
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BetaExpressing purpose with to and for. Download full-size image from Pinterest. We can use to + infinitive and for + noun to talk about the purpose of an action or the reason why we do something.. To + infinitive. I went to the grocery store to buy some vegetables.; I studied hard to pass the exam.; For + noun. Let’s go to the pub for a drink.; We climbed to the top for the views.
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BetaThis is different from the uses I've talked about above, because here we are not always talking about purpose. 'To + infinitive' and 'for + verb-ing' don't have a special meaning when they are part of a verb pattern. It's just that this construction always follows this verb or adjective. These are some examples, but there are many more.
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BetaWe use them to express purpose. " For the purpose of" and "with the purpose of" are compound prepositions that have a gerund or a noun as its object. They can be used to express purpose or describe why something happens. We had a meeting for the purpose of evaluating results. The enemy came here with the purpose of carrying out the attack.
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BetaHello, rather than listing every possible use of the phrase, I think it is easier to answer with respect to a specific case. The test was conducted with the purpose of calibrating the meter. The test was con str ucted for the purpose of calibrating the meter. The test was conducted in a purpose to calibrate the meter.
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BetaThe purpose of the task is... And 2 What is your purpose in doing this task? Which means: Why are you doing this task? You have a purpose. What is your purpose [in doing it?] You normally wouldn't say this. There is a much simpler way of expressing a person's purpose - 'why.....?' xxxx Ach - purpose is a very silly word if you say it enough times.
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BetaMy dictionary says when used in the sense of “what is needed in a particular situation”, the word is used in the plural. Examples are “These gifts count as income for tax purposes” and “For the purposes of this study, the three groups have been combined.” But I’ve seen “for the purpose” is also commonly used.
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