With a view to something/to doing something
prepositional phrase
With the aim or intention of achieving or doing something.
She went to work in London, with a view to gaining more experience.
Often appears as...
- with a view to improving
- with a view to gaining
Usage tips
Formal
prepositional phrase
With the aim or intention of achieving or doing something.
She went to work in London, with a view to gaining more experience.
Often appears as...
- with a view to improving
- with a view to gaining
Usage tips
Formal
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Future Goals
Use when talking about something you're doing now with the purpose of achieving a future goal.
He's studying Spanish with a view to moving to Spain.
Pro Tip 2/3Preparation Step
Expresses that a current action is a preparatory step towards a larger plan or intention.
I'm saving money with a view to buying a house.
Pro Tip 3/3Serious Intent
It implies a serious and thoughtful intent, rather than a casual or undecided one.
The committee is reviewing the policy with a view to making significant changes.
Pro Tip 1/3Future Goals
Use when talking about something you're doing now with the purpose of achieving a future goal.
He's studying Spanish with a view to moving to Spain.
Pro Tip 2/3Preparation Step
Expresses that a current action is a preparatory step towards a larger plan or intention.
I'm saving money with a view to buying a house.
Pro Tip 3/3Serious Intent
It implies a serious and thoughtful intent, rather than a casual or undecided one.
The committee is reviewing the policy with a view to making significant changes.
Pro Tip 1/3Future Goals
Use when talking about something you're doing now with the purpose of achieving a future goal.
He's studying Spanish with a view to moving to Spain.
Pro Tip 2/3Preparation Step
Expresses that a current action is a preparatory step towards a larger plan or intention.
I'm saving money with a view to buying a house.
Pro Tip 3/3Serious Intent
It implies a serious and thoughtful intent, rather than a casual or undecided one.
The committee is reviewing the policy with a view to making significant changes.
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