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2. Expressing Purpose With “So that”, “In Order That”, “In Case”, And “Lest” A. You can also express purpose with “so that” and “in order that“, In this case, you generally need to use a modal. Examples: He turned down the music so that he wouldn’t disturb the neighbors.; He got a visa so that he could travel to the USA.; He decided to stay in England for a while in ...
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Beta7 Examples Of Purpose Used In a Sentence For Kids. Purpose means the reason why we do something.; We eat food for the purpose of giving energy to our bodies.; We brush our teeth every day for the purpose of keeping them clean.; Animals have horns for the purpose of protecting themselves.; Trees provide oxygen for the purpose of helping us breathe.; We wear clothes for the purpose of staying ...
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BetaListen to all | All sentences (with pause) Used with verbs: " This plan suits my purpose. (suits, serves) " He lacks a purpose in life. (lacks, has) " I have fulfilled my purpose. (fulfilled, achieved, accomplished) " Eating dessert defeats the purpose of dieting. (defeats) Used with adjectives: " What is your main purpose for being here? (main, intended, primary, ultimate, prime, sole, true)
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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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BetaPurpose is the reason that something is done. This includes the life purpose of a person whereby an individual has a reason or "a why" in their life. It is also possible for organizations, teams and social groups to have a purpose such as the mission of corporation. The following are illustrative examples of purpose.
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BetaHow To Use Purpose in a Sentence? Quick Tips. Are you ready to master the art of using “Purpose” in a sentence like a pro? Let’s dive into some tips, common mistakes to avoid, examples, and exceptions to the rules that will help you wield this word with finesse. Tips for using Purpose In Sentence Properly 1. Clarify Your Intention
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BetaA knife is used for cutting things. (general purpose of a knife) The ATM is used for depositing and withdrawing money. Maps are used for finding locations. Compare the examples above with the following examples that express the purpose of the action in a particular situation. I used a sharp knife to cut the meat. (NOT for cutting)
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BetaThis preposition is commonly used to indicate the purpose or reason for an action or state. It can be followed by a noun phrase and explain the purpose of an action. It can also be followed by a gerund to answer the question 'What is this thing (used) for?'. Pay attention to the examples:
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BetaIf school districts use the funds for another purpose, ... Some of these examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'purpose.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
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BetaAs I look back on decades of chairing parish and diocesan meetings, the book's purpose hits home.: Further questioning revealed that the purpose was to allow flood water to escape more quickly.: The purpose of this study was to determine the feasibility and acceptability of kangaroo care in a tertiary care hospital in India.: The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the formation of a new club ...
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