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Infinitive of purpose

Noun

Definitions

1.NounThe use of the "to" infinitive form of a verb in answer to the implied question "why?".
""I bought a pen and some paper to write a note" is an example of an infinitive of purpose."

Synonyms

to-infinitivefull infinitiveperfect infinitiveinfinitiveeffectwant-todative caseproposeassignintradirective verbmiddle verbgoal
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