with a view to doing



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.
See also: view

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
KarstenKAHR-sten (Low German)Low German, Danish, Norwegian
George[dʒɔ:dʒ]
Will[wil]
AoibhÍNEE-veenIrish
PaavaliPAH:-vah-leeFinnish
Davida-English (Rare)