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Grammar fix

to that end

stating purpose or intention

Used to show that what follows is done to achieve the goal or result just mentioned.

expressionC1occasional

Hear it in context

Notice where the phrase sounds natural.

  • I wanted to improve my English fluency. To that end, I started watching English-language films every day.daily life
  • Many people struggle to balance work and family life. To that end, some companies now offer flexible working hours to help employees manage their responsibilities more effectively.IELTS speaking

Fix the pattern

Pattern: [statement of aim/goal]. To that end, [action taken].

WrongTo that end of improving sales, we hired more staff.

RightWe want to improve sales. To that end, we hired more staff.

'To that end' refers back to a goal already stated — it doesn't take 'of + goal' after it.

Pattern[statement of aim/goal]. To that end, [action taken].

Use it right

Choose the version that sounds natural in speech.

Stiff In order to accomplish the aforementioned objective, the following will be undertaken.

Natural To that end, we've set up a new team.

'To that end' is the crisp formal connector; the long paraphrase is clumsy even in writing.

Build natural chunks

Words that usually travel with it.

  • to that end,
    we willwe haveeffortsresources

Don't confuse it

'To that end' is more formal and specific than 'so' or 'therefore', as it always refers back to a particular purpose or goal.

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