Phrase guide

to that end

prep_phrase · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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prep_phrase

Meaning 1

For that reason, with that goal, intending to produce that result.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: conjunctive, formal, idiomatic

Examples

  • We think that the world would be a better place without advertisements. To that end, we are going to remove all of the banners from our website.
  • He was aiming to get into the school swimming team, and to that end he swam every evening.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: for that reason, therefore, so, wherefore, to which end, to this end, towards that end, for which purpose, for that purpose, for this purpose, to accomplish which

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

8 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Dutch: te dien einde — for that reason
  • Finnish: sitä varten — for that reason
  • French: à cet effet — for that reason
  • Polish: w tym celu — for that reason
  • Portuguese: para esse fim — for that reason
  • Russian: ради этого (radi etovo) — for that reason
  • Russian: с этой целью (s etoj celʹju) — for that reason
  • Russian: для этого (dlja etovo) — for that reason