Purpose & Intention: English Vocabulary List

because of caring about someone or something and wanting to make a situation better for them

"He worked hard for the sake of his family."

"For the sake of your health you should stop smoking and start exercising regularly."

with the intention or aim of achieving a specific objective or goal

"This tool is for the purpose of cutting."

"This meeting is for the purpose of discussing the new budget and upcoming projects."

with the goal of providing help or support to someone or something

"The concert was in aid of charity."

"The charity run was organized in aid of cancer research and raised thousands of dollars."

motivated by a feeling of worry, care, or consideration for someone or something

"Out of concern for you I stayed."

"Out of concern for your safety we have decided to cancel the trip to the mountains."

in the act of seeking, striving for, or trying to achieve something

"He ran in pursuit of the thief."

"He moved to New York in pursuit of his dream to become a famous actor."

with the expectation or desire for a particular outcome or result

"She called in hopes of getting help."

"She studied hard in hopes of getting a scholarship to study abroad next year."

with the expectation or desire for a positive outcome

"He went with hopes of finding work."

"He started his own business with hopes of becoming financially independent by age forty."

with consideration for the benefit, well-being, or advantage of someone or something

"Do it in my interest."

"The committee decided to postpone the decision in the interest of gathering more comprehensive data for review."

with the intention of achieving a specific goal or outcome

"He studied in order to pass the exam."

"She studied very hard in order to pass the exam and get into a good university."

with a deliberate purpose or plan to accomplish a specific objective

"He called with the intention of apologizing."

"She called him with the intention of apologizing for what she had said earlier."