to this end
Toward this goal
To this end introduces an action taken to achieve a previously stated goal or purpose.
The phrase points backward to an objective just mentioned, then forward to the means of accomplishing it: We wanted to reduce costs; to this end, we eliminated overtime.
Synonymous with toward this goal or for this purpose.
- in order toPurpose-stating phrase
- goalDesired end result
- for the sake ofIn interest of
- so thatPurpose-indicating phrase
- strategyPlanned approach to goals
in pursuit of · objective · cause · approach · aim · technique · intention · therefore · accordingly · framework · target · method · plan · tactic · procedure · ambition · pathway · aspiration
purposefulness
to this endaimlessly
Without direction or intent
purposelessly · randomly · haphazardly · for no reason · by accident
this, end, ends, ended, ending, endless, endlessly, endlessness