so as to
In order that
So as to introduces a purpose or intended result, functioning like "in order to" but slightly more formal: She spoke slowly so as to be understood.
The phrase often appears with negatives: He moved quietly so as not to wake the baby.
It can sound stilted in casual speech, where plain "to" usually suffices.
intent
Planned purpose
end · target · design · function · reason · motivation · rationale · justification · cause · direction
- purpose wordsfor, in order that, for the sake of, in pursuit of, aimed at
- compound prepositionsbecause of, instead of, out of, apart from, except for
purpose vs. concession
so as todespite
In spite of
in spite of · regardless of · notwithstanding · even though · although
as, so, to, in order to