with the intention of

Meaning

This phrase means having a specific aim, purpose, or plan when performing an action. In academic and formal writing, it is used to explain the motivation behind a research methodology, a policy decision, or an author's argument. It is followed by a gerund (verb-ing) or a noun phrase, maintaining an objective and deliberate tone.

Examples

• The government lowered interest rates with the intention of stimulating economic growth.

  The government lowered interest rates with the intention of stimulating economic growth.

• We designed the survey with the intention of capturing a diverse range of demographic perspectives.

  We designed the survey with the intention of capturing a diverse range of demographic perspectives.

• She enrolled in the advanced seminar with the intention of preparing for her doctoral exams.

  She enrolled in the advanced seminar with the intention of preparing for her doctoral exams.

• The author wrote the epilogue with the intention of clarifying the novel's ambiguous ending.

  The author wrote the epilogue with the intention of clarifying the novel's ambiguous ending.

• These security measures were implemented with the intention of preventing unauthorized data access.

  These security measures were implemented with the intention of preventing unauthorized data access.

Common Mistakes

• ✗ He studied hard with the intention to pass the exam.

  ✓ He studied hard with the intention of passing the exam.

  While 'with the intent to' is followed by an infinitive, 'with the intention' must be followed by 'of' + gerund (-ing form).

• ✗ She called a meeting with intention of resolving the conflict.

  ✓ She called a meeting with the intention of resolving the conflict.

  Do not omit the definite article 'the' in this fixed phrase; it must be 'with the intention of'.

Related Expressions

Practice

• The researchers modified the compound ___ reducing its toxicity.

  💡 Aiming to reduce.

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  with the intention of

• He purchased the property ___ converting it into a gallery.

  💡 Planning to convert.

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  with the intention of