Performing an Action (Toward-Towards): English Vocabulary List

to customize or prepare something to be suitable for a specific purpose, situation, or audience

"Gear toward young audiences."

"The new marketing campaign is geared toward attracting younger customers between the ages of eighteen and twenty five."

to favor something, especially an opinion

"I lean towards the second option."

"After hearing all the arguments the judge seemed to lean towards the plaintiff's side because the evidence presented by the defense was weak."

to have a natural tendency to show a particular behavior or characteristic

"He tends towards exaggeration."

"His political views tend towards the conservative side of the spectrum on most social and economic issues."

to be considered as part of a total, contributing to a particular outcome or result

"These points count towards your final grade."

"The extra credit assignment will count towards your final grade and could help improve your overall score significantly."

to give or use something for a particular goal or purpose

"The money goes towards charity."

"All of the money raised from the charity event will go towards funding research into childhood cancer and treatment."

to make someone more likely to experience or develop a certain condition or behavior

"His nature predisposes him towards kindness."

"His natural optimism predisposes him towards seeing the positive side of any difficult situation."

to set aside or use money for a specific purpose or expense

"Put your earnings towards a car."

"She decided to put her bonus money towards a down payment on a new car."

to move in the direction of someone or something

"They made toward the exit."

"Seeing the approaching storm, the hikers quickly made toward the safety of the nearest mountain shelter."

to indicate that something is likely or true

"Signs point towards success."

"The increasing number of positive reviews and customer engagement seems to point towards the product's eventual popularity."

to make an effort to achieve a particular goal

"Work toward your long term goals."

"She continues to work toward her goal of becoming a professional musician by practicing several hours each day."