Meaning
used to indicate purpose or intention toward achieving a future result
Primary Function
Expressing Purpose
Communicative Purpose
to convey a forward-looking intention, especially in formal contexts
Pattern
with a view to
Core Structure
with a view to
Função primária
Expressing Purpose
Propósito comunicativo
to convey a forward-looking intention, especially in formal contexts
Situações de gatilho
drafting business plans, writing policy documents, making official recommendations
Contextos
formal written English, academic reports, professional correspondence
Padrão
with a view to
Estrutura central
with a view to
Slots de substituição
a gerund phrase indicating the intended action or result (e.g., increasing market share)
Colocados típicos
- increasing efficiency
- enhancing productivity
- advancing research
Substituições comuns
- ‘in an effort to’
- ‘as a means of’
Erros comuns
using an infinitive instead of a gerund after ‘with a view to’
Similar / contraste
‘in order to’, ‘so as to’ are less formal alternatives
Interferências
be aware of the gerund requirement after ‘with a view to’
Família do chunk
- purpose connectors
Nuance
formal tone, indicates deliberate planning
Efeito pragmático
conveys strategic intent and commitment to outcomes
Dica de memória
investing with a view to
Nota
This phrase is commonly used in business and academic writing to outline future intentions or goals in a structured manner.
Upgrade path
‘in order to’ to ‘with a view to’ to ‘with the aim of’
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