with a view to (doing something)

with a view to (doing something)

Having the intention, purpose, or desire of doing something in the future. They offered her a training course with a view of moving her to upper management. He decided to help the thieves, with a view to keeping the spoils for himself. Of course, modern skyscrapers are designed with a view to withstanding such extreme weather conditions.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

with a view to doing something

 and with an eye to doing something
with the intention of doing something. I came to this school with a view to getting a degree. The mayor took office with an eye to improving the town.
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McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

with a view to

For the purpose of, aiming toward, as in A-frame houses were designed with a view to shedding heavy snow. This idiom was first recorded in 1728.
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The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

with a view to

with the hope, aim, or intention of.
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Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

with a view to something/to doing something

(formal) with the plan or hope of doing something: He’s painting and decorating the house with a view to selling it for a good price.
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Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • do (something) for the best
  • do, mean, etc. something for the best
  • have half a mind to (do something)
  • have half a mind to do something
  • have something on your side
  • have (someone or something) on (one's) side
  • confess
  • confess to
  • confess to (someone or something)
  • toss hat into the ring