To that end means for that purpose, to achieve that: first the goal, then a step towards it. We want more residents to use the library. To that end, we are extending the evening hours. End here means 'goal'. The phrase is businesslike: reports, plans, emails; in conversation, people say so. To this end works too.
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goal. To that end, + action; to this end (same purpose relationship)
- We want more residents to use the library. To that end, we are extending the evening hours.
- The team aims to reduce food waste. To that end, portions can now be ordered in two sizes.
- Our goal is to make the instructions clearer, and to that end we have added diagrams.
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First versionWe want to improve access. For that end, we are adding a ramp.
RevisionWe want to improve access. To that end, we are adding a ramp.
For that purpose and for this reason start with for, so you get for that end. But in this phrase the goal is introduced by to: to that end, to this end.
In the end means 'finally', an outcome: In the end, we chose the ramp. To that end is a step towards a goal that's still ahead. Therefore means 'so', a conclusion rather than a way of reaching a goal.
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Choose a goal to put before this sentence: To that end, we are introducing timed appointments.
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We want to shorten waiting times. — To that end points back to a goal, and only the first option names one: shortening waiting times. A fact about last year isn't a goal.
Name a goal of your team, club or study group. In the next sentence, starting with To that end, describe a concrete step towards it.
We want everyone to contribute. To that end, each person will lead one discussion.
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