to that end — stating purpose or intention
expressionC1IELTS 7+formaloccasional
Used to show that what follows is done to achieve the goal or result just mentioned.
Say it like a native
Textbook In order to accomplish the aforementioned objective, the following will be undertaken.
Native 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.
Pattern: [statement of aim/goal]. To that end, [action taken].
In use
- 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
Common mistake
✗ To that end of improving sales, we hired more staff.
✓ We 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.
Common collocations
to that end,— we will, we have, efforts, resources
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.