infinitive of purpose

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Definition of infinitive of purpose in English English dictionary

The 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.

Hyphenation

in·fin·i·tive of pur·pose

Turkish pronunciation

înfînîtîv ıv pırpıs

Pronunciation

/ənˈfənətəv əv ˈpərpəs/ /ɪnˈfɪnɪtɪv əv ˈpɜrpəs/