Go towards

verb

To move or head in the direction of something or someone.

The cat decided to go towards the open door.
Visual representation of "go towards" - To move or head in the direction of something or someone

Often appears as...

  • go towards the light
  • go towards the source
verb

To contribute or lead to a specific result or outcome.

Your donation will go towards our fundraising efforts for new hospital equipment.
Visual representation of "go towards" - To contribute or lead to a specific result or outcome

Often appears as...

  • go towards the cost
  • go towards the investment
verb

To move or head in the direction of something or someone.

The cat decided to go towards the open door.
Visual representation of "go towards" - To move or head in the direction of something or someone

Often appears as...

  • go towards the light
  • go towards the source
verb

To contribute or lead to a specific result or outcome.

Your donation will go towards our fundraising efforts for new hospital equipment.
Visual representation of "go towards" - To contribute or lead to a specific result or outcome

Often appears as...

  • go towards the cost
  • go towards the investment
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Physical Movement

Usually implies that someone or something is physically moving towards a target or location.

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She saw her friend across the park and went towards him.
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Visible Goal

Often used when the goal or destination can be seen or is known.

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Upon hearing the music, they went towards the stage.
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Not Immediate

The phrase doesn't necessarily mean the goal will be reached immediately.

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The explorer went towards the mountain, days away from the summit.
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Physical Movement

Usually implies that someone or something is physically moving towards a target or location.

Illustration for Physical Movement
She saw her friend across the park and went towards him.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Visible Goal

Often used when the goal or destination can be seen or is known.

Illustration for Visible Goal
Upon hearing the music, they went towards the stage.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Not Immediate

The phrase doesn't necessarily mean the goal will be reached immediately.

Illustration for Not Immediate
The explorer went towards the mountain, days away from the summit.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Physical Movement

Usually implies that someone or something is physically moving towards a target or location.

Illustration for Physical Movement
She saw her friend across the park and went towards him.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Visible Goal

Often used when the goal or destination can be seen or is known.

Illustration for Visible Goal
Upon hearing the music, they went towards the stage.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Not Immediate

The phrase doesn't necessarily mean the goal will be reached immediately.

Illustration for Not Immediate
The explorer went towards the mountain, days away from the summit.
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