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"The purpose of" versus "the purpose for" — which one is proper?

This is an interesting topic. To add to bikeboy389's response: the purpose of something is the reason it exists. The purpose behind something is the reason in the mind of whoever was responsible for it. My intuition is that a purpose for something is more likely to be a use or reason associated with it after the fact, or subject to debate.. Found via Google:

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For the purposes of vs for the purpose of : r/grammar - Reddit

“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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Oct 26, 2022 ... So far, the purpose of the dinosaurs' stubby limbs has proved elusive – but not for the want of trying. It took scientists a long time to ... The wordy phrase for the purpose of can usually be shortened, often to just one word, usually to. For example, let's shorten this sentence:. For any individual company, determining the purpose of its purpose is fundamentally a business ...

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Of vs. For: Differences and Proper Grammar Use - YourDictionary

Learn the subtle differences between of and for, two common prepositions that can indicate ownership, distance, purpose, reason, destination, and more. See examples, rules, and tips for using of and for correctly in sentences.

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How to Use For the purpose of Correctly - GRAMMARIST

Learn 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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with/for/in the purpose (s) to/of | WordReference Forums

Hello, 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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Expressing purpose with ‘to’ and ‘for’ - Test-English

Expressing 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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How to Use 'For the Purpose of' - PristineWord.com

We 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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purpose of or in or for - English Grammar - English - The Free ...

I am not sure which preposition fits the word "purpose". I am going to make up a sentence with it. (ex) What is your purpose of making negative comments on him? I chose "of" because it sounds good with "purpose". Some of my non-native English speaking friends think "for" sounds better. Others think "in" is better. What is your opinion? Thanks a ...

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Purpose in English - Perfect English Grammar

This 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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