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Vincent Ding Posted 20 years ago
Vocabulary

to that end

Does "to that end" mean "for that purpose"?

If so, it seems we might say for example "He wants to become a professor in the future. To that end, he is now doing his PhD study."

Thanks for your clarification.
  

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Hi Vincent, Does "to that end" mean "for that purpose"? I suggest it's a bit more accurate to think of it as 'To achieve or make progress towards that goal'. If so, it seems we might say for example "He wants to become a professor in the future.

— Clive

  • Hi Vincent, Does "to that end" mean "for that purpose"?
  • I suggest it's a bit more accurate to think of it as 'To achieve or make progress towards that goal'.
  • If so, it seems we might say for example "He wants to become a professor in the future.
  • " Yes, because it will help him to achieve his goal.
  • ' Best wishes, Clive
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Hi Vincent,

Does "to that end" mean "for that purpose"? I suggest it's a bit more accurate to think of it as 'To achieve or make progress towards that goal'.

If so, it seems we might say for example "He wants to become a professor in the future. To that end, he is now doing his PhD study." Yes, because it will help him to
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